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

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3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Jay Fox

64% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

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).

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201 reviews

4.0

Dec 11, 2024

UTA

Fleet engineering

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company that provides a great service for the community. good benefits'.

Cons

Government job you get good benefits no one get rich working for transit companies.

4.0

Dec 7, 2024

Good enough

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent hours and steady pay

Cons

Not the most fun job.

2.0

Dec 6, 2024

Toxic work environment

Talent acquisition specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work is relatively straight forward Co-workers are a delight to work with

Cons

Management favors personality over work Poor communication skills

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