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 477 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 293 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 79 reviews)); "Some good coworkers as long as you are friendly and communicate with others" ((in 68 reviews)); "A lot of training and good experiences" ((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 343 reviews)); "Favoritism and mismanagement are rampant." ((in 73 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 65 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 61 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 60 reviews))

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

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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

2.0

Oct 15, 2013

Minimal Pay increases

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

co-workers at lower levels are great to work with. Plenty of shift options. received 6 hour of vacation time every two weeks. received 4 hours of sick time every two weeks

Cons

Government pay freezes for last 6 yrs. Pay increased by like .30 each year. Only 2 people can be off a day in a 140 person area.

3.0

Oct 12, 2013

CVG Airport. Good Pay! Pretty easy job, When you learn to deal with people that don't like you.

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is pretty good pay for a job that is non-skilled labor. Very good amount of Leave. Sick Leave can be scheduled for doctor, dentist etc. appointment. Great health/vision/dental benefits with lots of companies to choose from. Good job if you are a people person.

Cons

Current state of government affairs has led to no pay raises, payment date uncertainty (during government shutdown). You work holidays and weekends unless you have good seniority. Not much upward mobility.

4.0

Oct 7, 2013

exciting

Transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you get to work with the public and secure them on their flights, you get to work with x-ray machines and metal detectors, you learn to use ion scanners and full body scanners, and you get to wear a badge

Cons

can get fast paced with little breaking time, you are always in the public eye and this requires a wide latitude

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