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 40 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 20 reviews)); "The pay was great for the job, and it is really rewarding working with people with disabilities." ((in 16 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you do get a pension." ((in 15 reviews)); "Most coworkers are friendly." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Supervisors as well as managers refuse to take responsibility." ((in 6 reviews)); "A couple good managers." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lip service, lack of leadership, morale isn’t great, and much of the talent is sub" ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours and more than 40 per week." ((in 4 reviews)); "High turnover rate, upper management is not great (big egos), People Department is not People oriented, poor communication" ((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

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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

Jul 30, 2024

Opportunities lost.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people really believing in improving quality of life and mobility

Cons

Senior leadership is uninspired. Way too many layers of management to get anything done.

Utah Transit Authority Response

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Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you value the dedication of our team. At UTA, we truly value our employees and their contributions. We appreciate your thoughts on leadership and management and continue to look for ways to improve processes and support our employees. Your input is valuable as we work to create a positive environment for everyone. Please feel free to reach out to us at discuss@rideuta.com so we can continue the conversation.

2.0

Jul 2, 2024

Good for temp work, but find a less toxic place.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are okay for what they are offering.

Cons

Management needs to have rules apply to them. Need to learn the difference of Boss verses Leader. Be the Leader.

4.0

Oct 11, 2023

Great team, needs organization

Social media strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing coworkers, good benefits, work for a good cause

Cons

Tons of red tape and unclear organizational directon

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