Question 1

Does Septa pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Septa?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Septa?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"Good benefits, Unless on call your day ends when the day ends" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 50 reviews)); "Stability, good pay, health benefits, pension, and advancement." ((in 19 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great job security and stability" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What are employees saying about Septa layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Septa locations?

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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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