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 been stable over the past 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 76 reviews)); "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" ((in 51 reviews)); "Benefits are really nice, especially the pension." ((in 20 reviews)); "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Competitive salary." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"To much old boy network and nepotism" ((in 10 reviews)); "long hours during the week" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is toxic." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." ((in 7 reviews)); "bad managers and somewhat hostile environment" ((in 6 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.

What are the top reviewed Septa locations?

Philadelphia , Phila , Upper Darby , Norristown , Philadelphia , Blakeslee , Ardmore , Bryn Mawr , Downingtown , Lansdale , Plymouth Meeting , Southeastern , West Chester , New Castle , Collingdale , Secane , Septa , Sunrise Manor , Mount Misery , Georgetown of Philadelphia , Frankford

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Septa reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(139 total reviews)

Leslie S. Richards

28% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

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2.7

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2.5

Culture & values

2.4

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Septa reviews FAQs

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 been stable over the past 12 months.
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.
The top reviewed jobs include
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) .
Users say... "Great benefits and quality of life" "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" "Benefits are really nice, especially the pension." "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" "Competitive salary."
Users say... "To much old boy network and nepotism" "long hours during the week" "Culture is toxic." "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." "bad managers and somewhat hostile environment"
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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Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Union Pacific

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

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BNSF Railway

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

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3.5★Compensation & Benefits

Septa reviews FAQs

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 been stable over the past 12 months.
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.
The top reviewed jobs include
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) .
Users say... "Great benefits and quality of life" "Good pay: Septa has some of the highest pay for public employees in the area" "Benefits are really nice, especially the pension." "Ok carrier .. great people to work with" "Competitive salary."
Users say... "To much old boy network and nepotism" "long hours during the week" "Culture is toxic." "Upper management is full of themselves and lack contemporary people management skills and knowledge." "bad managers and somewhat hostile environment"
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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41 jobs in United States

2026 Trolley Modernization Engineering Virtual Recruitment Event

Sr Project Manager (8017) - Automotive Technical Services & Support

Designer II (9124) - Automotive Technical Services

Draftsperson II (6523) Structural

RR Service Manager (2095)