Does Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego?

57% of Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego?

Bus Operator (7) , Bus Driver (5) , Light Rail Train Operator (3) , Administrative (2) , Train Operator (2) , Transit Bus Driver (2)

What are the pros of working at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 10 reviews)); "The benefits package is one of the best you will find." ((in 3 reviews)); "Culture and benefits are great." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the non management administrative staff work in cubes." ((in 6 reviews)); "The pay is horrible, the treatment by some supervisors is degrading, and the work environment is absolutely disgusting!" ((in 6 reviews)); "With all great causes....often there are not the financial resources for extravagant salaries." ((in 5 reviews))

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3.0

May 22, 2013

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Longevity - many employees spend an entire career here. If you get in good, you stand to promote. Pretty good benefits package, not great salaries.

Cons

Not much turnover, so positions aren't regularly available. HR rules the roost and has more influence than a lot of other companies.

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5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Driver

Recommend

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Pros

Good people,pay and staff that care about employees.

Cons

I can honestly say there aren't any cons.

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Row permit coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great health benefits & pension

Cons

Not a lot of room for growth and unfortunately not very good raises

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