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?

"Great benefits and quality of life" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 51 reviews)); "Pay, medical, dental, prescription & pension." ((in 18 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefit package and job security" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 9 reviews)); "To much old boy network and nepotism" ((in 8 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((in 7 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 7 reviews)); "bad managers and somewhat hostile environment" ((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

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2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(365 total reviews)

Leslie S. Richards

28% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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Septa has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 365 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Septa employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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365 reviews

4.0

Jul 23, 2025

Pension at a price

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pension. Healthcare. Free transit pass

Cons

High turnover. Front line union workers have control

4.0

May 25, 2025

Can be difficult

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. I personally enjoy the job.

Cons

It is not for everyone. The schedule can be chaotic and sometimes the customers will chip away at your pride. There’s also somewhat of a divide between you and management as well.

5.0

Apr 30, 2025

Septa

Digital video evidence analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and great people. Free rides on the system.

Cons

Seniority based system based on time at company and nothing else

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