Does Septa pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Septa employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Septa. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Septa?

41% of Septa employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Septa 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Septa?

Bus Operator (42) , Railroad Conductor (9) , Operator (8) , Transit Bus Operator (8) , Manager (7) , Bus Driver (6) , Engineer (6) , Signal Maintainer (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Driver (5) , Locomotive Engineer (5) , Maintenance Custodian (5) , Analyst (4) , Assistant Conductor (4) , Project Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Septa according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and quality of life" ((in 79 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 45 reviews)); "Pay, medical, dental, prescription & pension." ((in 20 reviews)); "Generally good people" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great job security and stability" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Septa according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management" ((in 24 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 8 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Septa layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Septa layoffs and their outlook for job security at Septa in 2026.

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2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(365 total reviews)

Leslie S. Richards

28% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

Septa has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 365 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Septa 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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365 reviews

1.0

Aug 7, 2025

poor employee morale and a lack of support for employees in their roles.

Bussines analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

poor work-life balance, with one specifically mentioning that driving for Septa offers no home life.

Cons

poor employee morale and a lack of support for employees in their roles.

3.0

Aug 2, 2025

It's a career track with potential

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is solid when compared to the general transportation industry as a whole when benefits are accounted for.

Cons

Organizational decisionmaking does not always make solid sense and critical decisions are often made without input from various levels of labor and management. I guess that's common everywhere you go, though.

4.0

Jul 23, 2025

Pension at a price

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pension. Healthcare. Free transit pass

Cons

High turnover. Front line union workers have control

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