Average United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Salary in 2025

$39k

Avg. Base Salary (USD)

$1k

3.3

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How much does United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pay?

United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pays its employees an average of $38,695 a year. Salaries at United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) range from an average of $32,187 to $45,467 a year. United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees with the job title Transportation Security Officer make the most with an average annual salary of $46,984, while employees with the title Transportation Security Officer make the least with an average annual salary of $46,984.

Are United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is 2.66. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

The highest reported salary for an employee at United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently $45k / year

United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reviews

Overall Satisfaction

3.3 out of 5

Ratings

Appreciation

2.7

Company Outlook

3.1

Fair Pay

2.7

Learning and Development

3.2

Fair.

Security Officer in Baltimore:

Pros: Networking opportunities, and the fact that I have a job.

Cons: Lack of communication and poor leadership.

Decent job.

Transportation Security Officer in Houston:

Pros: Great benefits good pay important job.

Cons: Public perception is bad generally, thankless job, management needs a lot of work, stressfull.

Gender Breakdown for United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Male

63.6%

Avg. Salary: $35k - $87k

Female

36.4%

Avg. Salary: $45k - $68k

This data is based on 22 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Popular Degrees Held By Employees at United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Pay ranges for employees at United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by degree.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice

Avg. Salary $43k

Popular Locations for United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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Satisfaction

Stress

Gender

United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

3.0

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3.0

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3.2

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3.3

Average Salary for United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Employees