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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Reviews by job title

365 reviews

4.0

Oct 5, 2018

Bus Operator

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, good environment

Cons

Allot of stress and pressure

2.0

Sep 29, 2018

Not as easy as you think

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and I guess after 4 years you make $29+ hr every wants this job until they get it. Gotta have an amazing support system

Cons

Get your schedule the day of for example if your on the slate you have to call in every day at 10 AM to find out if you have to report or will you have a run for the day if you report you can sit up to 4 hours one day I reported at 230pm for a few hours then boom I got a run from 609pm-4am I was pissed then I had to call at 10 am for my work assignment for da day it mentally draining and some runs have swing shifts work few hours off few hours back to work few hours

5.0

Sep 23, 2018

Excellent benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the best benefit package in the area

Cons

Hard to navigate work life and family life.

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