Does Utah Transit Authority pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Utah Transit Authority employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Utah Transit Authority. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Utah Transit Authority?

62% of Utah Transit Authority employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Utah Transit Authority 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Utah Transit Authority?

Bus Operator (18) , Bus Driver (4) , Operations Supervisor (4) , Operator (4) , Customer Communications and Social Media Specialist (3) , Human Resources (3) , Intern (3) , Light Rail Operator (3) , Anonymous (2) , Commuter Rail Operator (2) , Commuter Rail Supervisor (2) , Commuter Rail Train Dispatcher (2) , ERP Systems Administrator (2) , Line and Signal Technician (2) , Paratransit Bus Operator (2)

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

"Good benefit and insurance package" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 20 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you do get a pension." ((in 18 reviews)); "Pay is decent." ((in 16 reviews)); "Most coworkers are friendly." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"A couple good managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Supervisors as well as managers refuse to take responsibility." ((in 5 reviews)); "There's a distinct line drawn between bargaining and administrative employees where without a yearly survey the executive positions would never know what is happening." ((in 3 reviews)); "Ironicly because it hires so much from within....change of any kind is likely to be slow....the biggest problem with UTA is likely to be it's chief executives...but no company is perfect." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and more than 40 per week." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Utah Transit Authority layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Utah Transit Authority locations?

Salt Lake City , Ogden , Orem , Provo , Sandy , Murray , South Salt Lake , Riverside , Midvale , South Jordan , Taylorsville , Pleasant Run , Salt Lake Valley

Utah Transit Authority reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Jay Fox

64% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (201 reviews)

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Utah Transit Authority has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 201 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Utah Transit Authority employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

201 reviews

3.0

Mar 18, 2024

Salary for sales

Sr. sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for the job

Cons

not a lot of room for growth. lots of red tape

Utah Transit Authority Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience with UTA. We take pride in providing our employees with top-tier benefits and competitive salaries because taking care of our employees means taking care of our business. It is also important to us that we continually provide a wide range of training resources that promote skill development and career growth for our associates. Your feedback helps us as we continue to improve in this area.

3.0

Mar 1, 2024

Good focus on community engagement and community building!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love their focus on building the community. Some employees have worked here for ages and have contributed greatly. Lots of good training and leadership development classes.

Cons

Can be click-y. Because it's government, some times they are slow to innovate and accept new innovative ideas.

Utah Transit Authority Response

2y

We value your feedback! Every day, our leadership strives to embody UTA’s core values of collaboration, respect, innovation, trust, integrity, and excellence in order to continue providing the best possible experience for our employees and customers alike. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us!

3.0

Feb 14, 2024

frustrtating at times

Public safety

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

for the most part great people, retirement for the public service is not good

Cons

plenty of them, industry standards please not what you think it should be

Utah Transit Authority Response

2y

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with UTA. We take feedback from our current employees very seriously, as it allows us to further improve employee experiences and address concerns brought to us. It is pivotal to us at UTA that we create a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment for all employees at all times. We recognize your concerns, and your feedback is being taken into consideration as we work to improve in this area.

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Jobs at Utah Transit Authority

Facility Security Guard (Full Time, M-F Day and Swing Shift, South Salt Lake)

Facility Security Guard (Full Time, M-F Day and Swing Shift, South Salt Lake)

Parts Courier (Evening Shift)

Bus Operator (Full Time, Ogden)