Does County of Riverside pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, County of Riverside employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at County of Riverside. This rating has improved by 19% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at County of Riverside?

57% of County of Riverside employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated County of Riverside 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at County of Riverside?

Office Assistant (24) , Eligibility Technician (19) , Office Assistant III (11) , Clinical Therapist (9) , Social Services Practitioner III (9) , Office Assistant II (7) , Social Worker (6) , Administrative Services Analyst II (5) , Clinical Therapist I (5) , Accountant (4) , Analyst (4) , Child Support Specialist (4) , Intern (4) , Senior Human Resources Analyst (4) , Social Service Practitioner III (4)

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

"Good benefits and time off." ((in 69 reviews)); "People are friendly." ((in 22 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 10 reviews)); "Pension and retirement benefits are probably the biggest plus, but you have to stick it out long enough to be eligible." ((in 9 reviews)); "Some good coworkers" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"pay is low and not worth or equal to the work you are expected to finish/complete" ((in 31 reviews)); "Management and supervision is poor in many departments." ((in 31 reviews)); "Expensive benefits, very low pay, no training, horrible mgt, watch your back , no promotion unless you have family." ((in 9 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 6 reviews)); "Instead of feeling like your managers have your back and you are working with a team." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about County of Riverside layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about County of Riverside layoffs and their outlook for job security at County of Riverside in 2026.

What are the top reviewed County of Riverside locations?

Riverside , Moreno Valley , Hemet , Indio , Perris , Banning , Murrieta , Temecula , Los Angeles , Lake Elsinore , Norco , Jurupa Valley , Grand Rapids , Fresno , Buena Park , Corona , La Quinta , Menifee , Palm Springs , Rancho Cucamonga , Riverside , Indio Hills

County of Riverside reviews

3.2

57% would recommend to a friend

(409 total reviews)

Jeffrey Van Wagenen

56% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (409 reviews)

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County of Riverside has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 409 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The County of Riverside employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

409 reviews

5.0

Jun 6, 2017

Tough job but soo worth it!

Social worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility in your schedule, excellent promotion opportunities, excellent educational opportunities

Cons

Stressful work, secondary trauma, long hours

4.0

Feb 16, 2017

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a nice place to work, good benefits, and progressive atmosphere

Cons

Constant budget problems, threats of cuts every year

2.0

Feb 1, 2017

A game of favs and who like who

Employment services counselor ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you want to help others reach their goals and make a difference, join RivCo DPSS. We serve a diverse community and there are lots of opportunities.

Cons

Promoting is difficult unless you are liked and loved by others. A strong work ethic and hard work is not recognized. Individuals are not promoted based on ability, hard work, achievement, and experience. It's a game of who like who, and who will not out perform me/outshine me. Upper management is all talk and no action. Workers are allowed to under-perform or do minimal work and keep their jobs. It's a disservice to those we serve. There's no accountability. Those that get paid the most don't do anything. If you have a strong work ethic and value yourself and your abilities, look elsewhere. At DPSS, you won't be able to beat them. You will have to join them. My colleagues tell me you can under perform and still get paid.......

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