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 13 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 9 reviews)); "Decent pay and raises every 6 months" ((in 8 reviews)); "Very good benefit package." ((in 3 reviews)); "Fixed schedule, decent pay, opportunities to grow" ((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 7 reviews)); "But the salaries are decent and the benefits are great!" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego layoffs and their outlook for job security at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego in 2026.

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No social/family time just constant work work work. - Light Rail Train Operator Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego Employee Review

2.0

Jul 25, 2022

Light rail train operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you want hours, this place will give you hours/overtime, they will work you to the bone. Pay is decent for public transportation. Good health/dental/eye benefits. Place offers a CalPers Pension program.

Cons

No Social/work life, you call off for rest they will be displeased. When beginning as part time, they will work you to death constant 40+ hours per week (as part time with no full time benefits). Homeless major problem in San Diego, you will be dealing with alot of homeless and mentally disabled homeless on the train causing issues and problems with regular patrons just wanting to get to home and work. MTS does nothing about this and even giving some solutions they will shun you.

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5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health benefits & pension

Cons

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

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