Does Septa pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Septa employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Septa. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Septa?

41% of Septa employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Septa 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Septa?

Bus Operator (42) , Railroad Conductor (9) , Operator (8) , Transit Bus Operator (8) , Manager (7) , Bus Driver (6) , Engineer (6) , Signal Maintainer (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Driver (5) , Locomotive Engineer (5) , Maintenance Custodian (5) , Analyst (4) , Assistant Conductor (4) , Project Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Septa according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and programs pension" ((in 80 reviews)); "Great pay and people / managers" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good medical and decent pension" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good people here" ((in 14 reviews)); "Job security is good" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Septa according to real employee reviews?

"Nepotism is rampant." ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews)); "No work/life balance / Long days / Have to bid for jobs and vacation time" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 7 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Septa layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Septa layoffs and their outlook for job security at Septa in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Septa locations?

Philadelphia , Phila , Upper Darby , Norristown , Philadelphia , Blakeslee , Ardmore , Bryn Mawr , Downingtown , Lansdale , Plymouth Meeting , Southeastern , West Chester , New Castle , Collingdale , Secane , Septa , Sunrise Manor , Mount Misery , Georgetown of Philadelphia , Frankford

Septa reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(138 total reviews)

Leslie S. Richards

28% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

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Gender

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1.0

Dec 26, 2013

The WORST employment experience !

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary ok and the benefits are good

Cons

Abusive management, national DOT rules broken. Septa functions on the needs of the authority by any means necessary, which mean DOT violations, putting passenger safety at risk. Most manager positions are filled by people that are insecure in their positions that causes weak leadership. Favoritism for positions are the norm which put inept people in high places.

1.0

Oct 8, 2013

Counting my days till i leave

First class body mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Salary is below average. Free bus and train pass. They have random drug testing which weeds out drug addicts.

Cons

Ive never seen a place spend so much time trying to fire the same people they just hired. Quality doesnt matter. Get the job done in the alloted time even if its wrong. The bosses the hire and promote are never qualified for the job. Biggest mistake was excepting this company.

2.0

Oct 3, 2013

No room for advancement! Poor employee morale!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SEPTA has great company sponsored healthcare benefits. They still have a company sponsored retirment plan and a 457 B plan with a company match of 10%.

Cons

Very poor employee morale. Career advancement is virtually non-existent for all but a "few". Salary administration is arbitrary and inconsistent. Employees are not properly supported in the performance of their duties. You're an expert until they hire you!

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