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 481 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 300 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 67 reviews)); "Job Security and good training." ((in 38 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)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 74 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 61 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 61 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 60 reviews))

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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?

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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

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

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).

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3K reviews

2.0

Dec 29, 2013

Its not what I thought it was

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its a govt job so your job is secure

Cons

its very hard to move to different positions and get a promotion. The management doesn't work with you to help you grow. There belittle its employees.

2.0

Jan 15, 2013

Easy and mindless

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good benefits -Average starting pay -Gets your foot in the door for federal employment

Cons

-Upper management that believes it is appropriate to tell all of their new hires that they are expendable on the first day. -SV system does not give annual raises like the GS system -Coworkers absolutely hate being there. -HR is as incompetent as you can imagine

3.0

Oct 26, 2012

Ok job if you need one

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is ok Retirement plan is good

Cons

Hard to be promoted to full time Hard to be promoted Quality of some workers are not great and they tend to get the promotions

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