Does Shelby County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Shelby County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Shelby County Government. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Shelby County Government?

51% of Shelby County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Shelby County Government 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Shelby County Government?

Deputy Court Clerk (5) , Law Clerk (5) , Benefits Specialist (4) , Clerical Specialist (3) , Deputy Court Clerk II (3) , Accountant (2) , Accounting Clerk (2) , Administrative Technician (2) , Administrative/Clerical (2) , Administrator (2) , Coordinator (2) , Counselor B (2) , Dental Hygienist (2) , Director (2) , Human Resources (2)

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

"good benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "Most of the people are great!" ((in 6 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities" ((in 4 reviews)); "Job Security and co" ((in 4 reviews)); "great coworkers" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low pay and only part" ((in 16 reviews)); "Inept management has proven they don't care about you or what you think." ((in 5 reviews)); "Also there is absolutely no room for advancement for employees unless you are there 15 years or more." ((in 5 reviews)); "Very low salaries compared to others" ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours clique working environment" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Shelby County Government layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Shelby County Government locations?

Memphis , Cordova , Columbiana , Memphis , Nashville , Shelbyville , Basham Number 19 Colonia

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Just a job - Program Administrative Assistant Shelby County Government Employee Review

2.0

Oct 16, 2024

Program administrative assistant

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Pros

Contact job with state of tn

Cons

Contract job that ended because they wanted cheap labor

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5.0

Oct 2, 2025

Law clerk

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A lot of exposure to civil cases, research, writing, seeing the behind the scenes of the judicial branch

Cons

Parking around the courthouse was tricky

1.0

Feb 6, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Worst place to work. Benefits are terrible. Nepotism at its finest. Voting is important!

Cons

The paycheck on the 15th of the month and the 30th

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Manager B - Director & Staff (Health Services)

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Collections Counselor Debtor (Circuit Court Clerk)

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