Is Caltrans a good company to work for as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst?

Associate Governmental Program Analyst professionals working at Caltrans have rated their employer with 3.2 out of 5 stars in 31 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Caltrans employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Governmental Program Analyst Jobs at Caltrans now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Governmental Program Analyst interview questions at Caltrans .

Does Caltrans pay Associate Governmental Program Analyst employees well?

Associate Governmental Program Analyst professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Caltrans with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 31% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Governmental Program Analyst salaries and benefits at Caltrans .

How happy are Associate Governmental Program Analyst professionals working at Caltrans?

51% of Associate Governmental Program Analyst employees at Caltrans would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Associate Governmental Program Analyst professionals have also rated Caltrans with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.0 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Caltrans?

Transportation Engineer (89) , Student Assistant (74) , Transportation Engineer, Civil (41) , Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) (27) , Environmental Planner (23) , Right of Way Agent (15) , Civil Engineer (14) , Engineer (14) , Intern (14) , Associate Transportation Planner (13) , Associate Right of Way Agent (11) , Highway Maintenance Worker (11) , Associate Environmental Planner (10) , Senior Transportation Engineer (10) , Transportation Planner (10)

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

"Great benefits and Hours." ((in 92 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and a genuine feeling of positive work for the public (even though the public may not see it that way)." ((in 66 reviews)); "Great people to work with and to learn the legal profession" ((in 50 reviews)); "Respectful and friendly coworkers" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great place to work.. Job Security ,... very family oriented amongst Co workers ..." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Low Pay for your experience" ((in 49 reviews)); "San Diego is expensive and the salaries are low" ((in 24 reviews)); "The supervisors are abusive." ((in 12 reviews)); "Lots of red tape, nepotism." ((in 9 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager, expect a horrible time working." ((in 9 reviews))

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3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(31 total reviews)

Malcolm Dougherty

52% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Senior management

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

Associate Government Program Analyst employees have rated Caltrans with 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 31 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Government Program Analyst professionals have a good working experience there. Caltrans is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Government Program Analyst professionals compared to other employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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31 reviews

1.0

Jan 22, 2026

Not great

Associate governmental program analyst (agpa)

Recommend

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Pros

Your position will be stable once you pass your probation.

Cons

- Untrained management - Hierarchy culture - Promotions are mostly dependent on your duration at Caltrans, connection versus qualifications - Depends on your department, but this one management pushes responsibilities onto you and relies on your “position of statement” to make you do it - Lost of gossip, petty things, and favoritism

4.0

Jan 21, 2026

Good work place

Associate governmental program analyst (agpa)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manageable work load Easygoing management

Cons

Laid back environment Low pay

3.0

Jun 1, 2025

Stable Job with Decent Work-Life Balance, But Room for Growth

Associate governmental program analyst (agpa)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Job stability and clear structure -Supportive coworkers and collaborative environment -Opportunity to work on projects that impact public infrastructure -Decent work-life balance with flexible scheduling depending on the unit -Good retirement and health benefits

Cons

Pay is lower than comparable roles in the private sector Bureaucratic processes can slow down progress and innovation -Limited upward mobility unless you pursue further civil service exams -Some departments are understaffed, leading to uneven workload distribution

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