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 decreased by 1% over the last 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?

"The benefits are great." ((in 75 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great Pension and Medical benefits" ((in 25 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "If you are looking to make good money and have asteady job with good health care this is the place to come." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Bad management" ((in 25 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((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

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

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

Dec 22, 2018

Stable workplace

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to work in a positive environment with direct public interaction.

Cons

Political environment where who you know has advantage over what you know.

3.0

Dec 19, 2018

Good health benefits

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free SEPTA travel, large company, many types of professions, pension benefit

Cons

Antiquated work rules (non-union employees), resistance to technology, very slow pace of change and promotion, very little opportunity for people under 50 to move up the ladder, no flexibility offered to white collar employees, no paid maternity leave, no flexibility for HR to work with potential candidates to negotiate starting vacation time, top heavy management structure

3.0

Dec 17, 2018

Bus operator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Great benefits

Cons

Supervisors very picky. Deal with public

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