Does SamTrans pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SamTrans employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SamTrans. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SamTrans?

36% of SamTrans employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SamTrans 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SamTrans?

Bus Operator (6) , Administrative (2) , HR Analyst (2) , Marketing Specialist (2)

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

"Good benefits and experience for your next job" ((in 12 reviews)); "good people and co" ((in 8 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 3 reviews)); "Setting; People are nice and supportive; Stable; Pension" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Poor systems, dingy work environment with sketchy people running the show." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed SamTrans locations?

San Carlos , San Mateo , Hillsborough , Oakland , South San Francisco , Reno , San Mateo Park

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SamTrans reviews

2.7

36% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

2.4

Career opportunities

SamTrans has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 56 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there.

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Reviews by job title

56 reviews

4.0

Jan 7, 2026

Worker’s paradise

Bus mechanics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love the co workers there

Cons

No cons if you love to work

2.0

Sep 22, 2025

Bad place to work

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some good committed people, but not in all departments

Cons

Poor management. Staff is stronger than management

2.0

Apr 23, 2025

Things are all over the place..

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and okay paid if you stay long...

Cons

Things are all over the place..

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Jobs at SamTrans

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