Does TSA (Transportation Security Administration) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TSA (Transportation Security Administration). This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?

56% of TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TSA (Transportation Security Administration) 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?

TSO (Transportation Security Officer) (784) , Transportation Security Officer (294) , Tso (247) , TSA OFFICER (111) , Security Officer (102) , Lead Transportation Security Officer (78) , TSO Officer (62) , LTSO (52) , Officer (45) , Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (44) , Supervisor (30) , Screener (23) , Administrative Assistant (21) , Lead Officer (14) , Program Analyst (14)

What are the pros of working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and good for stepping up into gov work" ((in 489 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 291 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 80 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 66 reviews)); "Health Benefits are great and the main reason for many to stay" ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 341 reviews)); "Too much favoritism, if you are not liked managers will try to get rid of you." ((in 70 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 64 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 58 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 58 reviews))

What are employees saying about TSA (Transportation Security Administration) layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TSA (Transportation Security Administration) layoffs and their outlook for job security at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) in 2026.

What are the top reviewed TSA (Transportation Security Administration) locations?

New York , Los Angeles , Boston , Chicago , Atlanta , Newark , Dallas , Arlington , Houston , Denver , Miami , Orlando , Phoenix , Philadelphia , Washington , Las Vegas , Fort Lauderdale , San Diego , Minneapolis , Salt Lake City , Charlotte , Seattle , Springfield , Dulles , Tampa , SeaTac , Detroit , Austin , San Antonio , Columbus

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,922 total reviews)

David P. Pekoske

64% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,922 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Oct 30, 2025

Ltso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really great place to work with room to go and plenty of overtime

Cons

Schedules vary and everything is seniority based

2.0

Oct 29, 2025

Meh

Tso (transportation security officer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary depending on location. Health insurance. Matching 401k. Sort of flexibility to trade shifts.

Cons

Terrible administration, lackluster supervisors and management, the union is very lacking too, uniforms are terrible quality, work environment sucks, few to none special accommodations, no chairs provided for certain positions that used to have chairs, punitive environment, higher ups on silly power trips, high school culture all around. Incredibly hard to move to other positions outside of the lanes, after an F band you’re stuck (3 years ish).

4.0

Oct 29, 2025

TSA

Tso (transportation security officer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

extra pay for sundays, night differential and double pay on holidays.

Cons

the work is what it is

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