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))

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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Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)

Paul Jablonski

50% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 86 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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86 reviews

3.0

May 20, 2026

Good skill-building but nepotism is prevalent

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to build skills and move on.

Cons

Lots of nepotism like anywhere else

5.0

May 18, 2026

Health benefits and raises offset financial concerns

Code compliance inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good health benefits and semi-annual raises

Cons

Currently in a financial deficit

2.0

Mar 3, 2026

Very limited growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Reasonable salaries • Good benefits, great for upper management • Opportunity to do work that counts

Cons

• Read your contract before you sign on ( fine print, MTS Board can terminate you whenever, especially before you’re vested) • Don’t expect a promotion (promises of one keep you motivated) • Don’t trust HR (they are ONLY there to protect management and preferred employees) • Document all • No recognition

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Good skill-building but nepotism is prevalent

Health benefits and raises offset financial concerns

Very limited growth opportunities

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