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 478 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 306 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 83 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and make the job bearable" ((in 67 reviews)); "A lot of training and good experiences" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 332 reviews)); "Terrible management at ORD airport, too much favoritism, too much like high school, promotions based on who you know & who's on your panel for the interview, terrible work" ((in 73 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 65 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 62 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 60 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

Jun 30, 2018

TSA needs professionalism

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great stepping stone to advance in tsa or other govt agencies

Cons

They hire ghetto unproffesional lazy slobs. Uniforms look never pressed, cleaned or putting it on as walking into building. Clicks hanging out at checkpoints with LTSO and STSO'S. Look professional, act professional. Public sees bunch of kids looking like their hanging out at local park when they come through.

2.0

Mar 28, 2012

Another Planet

Lead transportation security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health coverage and choice of medical plan through the govt. You are unlikely to be laid off no prior experience needed

Cons

no prior experience needed -low standards all around when placing people Expect to be subservient to whims of others -often: Middle Managers priority is on disciplinary action and limiting workforce time off and shifty dealings with workforce. Upper managers are removed from workforce and have draconian policies regarding time off or any kind of flexibility at all. If you cannot tollerate shift work and irate people this is not for you. Be prepared:you are a glorified mall cop at best and if anything goes wrong the blame only filters down.

1.0

Mar 23, 2012

Not a good place to work

Tsa officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Government benefits, Decent pay but not compared to other government agencies. Get to interact with all kinds of people. Easy work.

Cons

Interacting with all kinds of people. Management is not capable of showing human emotions. Most of the people who work there are ex military/law enforcement so they all have an attitude. Salary should be on the GS Scale. Exposed to radiation daily. Get yelled at daily from the public.

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