Does Sound Transit pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sound Transit employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sound Transit. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sound Transit?

26% of Sound Transit employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sound Transit 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sound Transit?

Program Manager (8) , Intern (7) , Project Manager (6) , Fare Ambassador (4) , Internship (4) , Senior Executive Assistant (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Construction Manager (3) , Contract Specialist (3) , Deputy Director (3) , Engineer (3) , Accountant (2) , Management (2) , Operations Intern (2) , Project Coordinator (2)

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

"Sound Transit has a great Benefit Package" ((in 38 reviews)); "People are great and genuine." ((in 13 reviews)); "In my area the pay is competitive and I am aware that in some other departments employees feel differently" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great work environment, great benefits, and great values" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Inexperienced management." ((in 5 reviews)); "There is a high level of incompetence in IT Senior Leadership and beyond, mostly promoted due to tenure rather than performance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Some unskilled managers & directors, organization is becoming more top" ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and highly politicized." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sound Transit locations?

Seattle , Washington , Auburn , Bellevue , Atlanta

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Sound Transit reviews

3.1

26% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

Dow Constantine

23% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Career opportunities

2.1

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

43 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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2.0

Dec 28, 2025

Compensation is great; devoid of opportunity

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and benefits are quite good.

Cons

No opportunities to advance; executive leadership always seems to hire externally (particularly from LA and DC). Managers and directors fear creative solutions and innovation because they’re deathly afraid of media cycle. Board doesn’t care about the ST work; they only care about getting service and benefits for their communities. It’s stifling working here.

5.0

Nov 9, 2025

Awesome

Fare ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent work environment Great company values Great support groups available

Cons

Shifts can be mentally tough Commute can be hard if you live far away

5.0

Oct 15, 2025

Great company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sound Transit has great benefits and work life flexibility

Cons

Sound Transit is government and moving things forward is in a slow pace.

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