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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for tsa pay hour in the United States is $21.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tsa Pay Hour vs Transportation Security Officer (TSO)?

AspectTsa Pay HourTransportation Security Officer (TSO)
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or GED, background checkHigh school diploma or GED, background check
Work EnvironmentAirport security checkpoints, screening areasAirport security checkpoints, screening areas
Employer & Industry UsageTransportation Security Administration (TSA), federal governmentTransportation Security Administration (TSA), federal government

Both Tsa Pay Hour and Transportation Security Officer (TSO) roles require similar credentials, work in airport security environments, and are employed by the TSA. The main difference is that Tsa Pay Hour refers to the hourly wage rate paid to TSOs, whereas TSO describes the job position itself. Understanding this distinction helps job seekers compare compensation with job responsibilities effectively.

Are TSA employees paid hourly or salary?

TSA employees are typically paid hourly wages, especially for frontline roles such as Transportation Security Officers. Their pay is based on an hourly rate, and they may receive overtime pay depending on their schedule and hours worked.

Do TSA employees make good money?

TSA employees, including Transportation Security Officers, typically earn an hourly wage that is considered average for federal security roles, with starting pay around $15 to $20 per hour depending on location and experience. They may also receive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans, but overall compensation is generally modest compared to other federal or private sector jobs.
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Infographic showing various Tsa Pay Hour job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,407 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Transportation Security Officer

Knoxville, TN

TSA Inc
National Security and International Affairs • 10K+ employees
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$46K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Transportation Security Administration rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 241 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title

Transportation Security Officer

Job Description

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
  • Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
  • Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
  • Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
  • Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
  • Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

Salary Information: The salary range for Knoxville, TN (TYS - McGhee Tyson Airport) is $46,105 to $56,844 or $22.09 to $27.24 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%.

If a sufficient number of applications are received, the announcement may close before the published closing date. NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions, i.e., individuals occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis, may be required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile gloves. At TSA, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

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