Will TSA get 30% raise?

Workers for the Transportation Security Administration, including the 50,000 uniformed officers who screen travelers and bags at U.S. airports, will get up to a 31% pay increase, among the largest in agency history.



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Thanks to the continued hard work of AFGE TSA Council 100, the historic raise and expanded rights became a reality. On Thursday, Dec. 29, President Biden signed into law the 2023 omnibus government funding bill that funds the pay hike for TSOs, giving the severely underpaid workforce an average 30% raise.

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In addition to low pay, high injury rates, and few workplace protections, TSA officers don't have a sense of job security due to a constant threat of privatization as there is no shortage of companies looking for juicy contracts.

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This year, the TSA introduced a readiness incentive bonus which usually provides TSOs bonuses of up to $500 per month. TSA announced changes to its Readiness Incentive Bonus, which increased the bonus amount from Dec.

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What benefits do TSA workers get?
  • Competitive Salary.
  • Long-term Care Insurance.
  • Personal Leave Days for Vacation, Illness and Family Care.
  • Paid Federal Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Transit and Uniform Subsidies (based on job location)


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What is the liquid limit on flights in 2023? TSA allows each passenger to carry liquids, gels, and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces (or 100 milliliters). All travel-size containers must fit inside 1 quart-size bag.

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TSA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is TSA's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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The 2/G rank insignia (also known as shoulder boards) were added with this contract. The insignia was navy blue with gold “TSA” lettering and gold stripes to distinguish rank. TSOs had one stripe, Lead TSOs had two stripes, and Supervisory TSOs had three stripes.

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In the USA, the yearly average airline pilot salary (First Officer) in a major airline is $39,000-$119,000, while Captains in the same type of airline can make $70,000-$257,000. Alaskan Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and others are topping the list of the best-paying carriers in the country.

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