Does Sound Transit pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sound Transit employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sound Transit. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sound Transit?

26% of Sound Transit employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sound Transit 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sound Transit?

Program Manager (8) , Intern (7) , Project Manager (6) , Fare Ambassador (4) , Internship (4) , Senior Executive Assistant (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Construction Manager (3) , Contract Specialist (3) , Deputy Director (3) , Engineer (3) , Accountant (2) , Management (2) , Operations Intern (2) , Project Coordinator (2)

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

"Sound Transit has a great Benefit Package" ((in 38 reviews)); "People are great and genuine." ((in 13 reviews)); "In my area the pay is competitive and I am aware that in some other departments employees feel differently" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great work environment, great benefits, and great values" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Inexperienced management." ((in 5 reviews)); "There is a high level of incompetence in IT Senior Leadership and beyond, mostly promoted due to tenure rather than performance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Some unskilled managers & directors, organization is becoming more top" ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and highly politicized." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sound Transit locations?

Seattle , Washington , Auburn , Bellevue , Atlanta

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Sound Transit reviews

3.1

26% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

Dow Constantine

23% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Career opportunities

2.1

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

43 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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5.0

Nov 1, 2021

Inclusive, Supportive environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being part of an amazing team that is brining transit to our region. Incredibly smart, talented team of people. Great benefits and salaries. Inclusive and supportive culture.

Cons

Some of the processes can be arduous.

Sound Transit Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for mentioning our benefits, culture and mission! We will take your advice to management into account and encourage you to reach out to our HR team at any time with additional comments.

4.0

Sep 9, 2021

Best company culture i've work for

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are the best that I've work with. Job Security

Cons

Work location is unavoidable, you need to keep your residency in the State, even for Remote work. Salary not too competitive.

Sound Transit Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, and for noting our benefits (https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/jobs/benefits)! While we do offer hybrid work arrangements, it's true that you do need to live locally. Our HR team is always open to feedback and would love to hear more from you. Please feel free to reach out any time.

4.0

Apr 19, 2021

Sound Transit

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meaningful vision and purpose, supportive culture, flexible working, benefits are excellent.

Cons

Bureaucratic, extremely risk averse, limited autonomy

Sound Transit Response

Thank you so much for leaving a review and recommending Sound Transit as a mission-driven and supportive place to work! We appreciate your feedback and would love to hear more. Please feel free to reach out to our HR team at any time.

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