Does Churchill Downs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Churchill Downs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Churchill Downs. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Churchill Downs?

50% of Churchill Downs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Churchill Downs 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Churchill Downs?

Project Manager (5) , Cook (2) , Financial Analyst (2) , IT Analyst (2) , IT Technician (2) , Marketing (2) , Security Officer (2) , Security Supervisor (2) , Slot Technician (2) , Software Developer (2) , Software Engineer (2)

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

"Great people and the culture is improving." ((in 9 reviews)); "Decent pay." ((in 4 reviews)); "Consistent work environment and they offer good benefits" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great team and good atmosphere." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Bad management no perks dead" ((in 11 reviews)); "corporate culture" ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management is completely disconnected from the business." ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours and very busy" ((in 3 reviews)); "currently underpaid and no flexible work from home schedule put in place yet for everyone" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Churchill Downs locations?

Louisville , New Orleans , Oak Grove , Terre Haute , Vicksburg , Richmond , Aurora , Oxford , Florence , Greenville , Los Angeles , Mountain View , Salem , Sioux City , Westwego , Arlington Heights , Miami Gardens , Lexington-Fayette , Churchhill Downs

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Good people. Work varies from intense around Derby time, to rather slow between meets. Pretty good benefits. - Simulcast Production Manager Churchill Downs Employee Review

4.0

Jun 11, 2017

Simulcast production manager

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Pros

Good people and good benefits. Prestigious track that almost always gets a "Wow" when I tell anyone I work there.

Cons

Extremes in work intensity from very intense to very slow

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5.0

Apr 1, 2026

Guest service team member - cashier

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CEO approval

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Pros

flexible schedule and fun environment

Cons

seasonal position that lasts 6 months

3.0

May 11, 2026

Ambassador

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great team and good atmosphere. You make really good relationships with the customers.

Cons

Management (Depending on branch), A lot of lifting, and low compensation

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Cook (FT/PT) - $16.50/hr

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Good people. Work varies from intense around Derby time, to rather slow between meets. Pretty good benefits. - Simulcast Production Manager Churchill Downs Employee Review

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Good people. Work varies from intense around Derby time, to rather slow between meets. Pretty good benefits. - Simulcast Production Manager Churchill Downs Employee Review