Does Wake County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wake County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wake County Government. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wake County Government?

75% of Wake County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wake County Government 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wake County Government?

Case Manager (5) , Manager (4) , Social Worker (4) , Caseworker (3) , Paramedic (3) , Registered Nurse, BSN (3) , Supervisor (3) , CPS Social Worker (2) , Customer Service Specialist (2) , Deputy Clerk (2) , Eligibility Worker (2) , Environmental Health Manager (2) , Environmental Health Technician (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Program Manager (2)

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

"Great Benefits... and that's All." ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life balance is awesome." ((in 7 reviews)); "great people" ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent job security: Employment is stable with predictable schedules and consistent pay." ((in 5 reviews)); "Leave and flexibility were great" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"pay is low and expectations are for you to work two positions and be happy, if you complain your black listed." ((in 12 reviews)); "Salary is low and not equal to the cost of living" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay, favoritism, high turnover, lack of consistency" ((in 4 reviews)); "Many in management are there because of time employed rather than ability." ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor work environment" ((in 3 reviews))

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Stable and meaningful place to work, but bureaucracy can slow things down - Adult Medicaid Long Term Care Caseworker III Wake County Government Employee Review

5.0

Oct 21, 2025

Adult medicaid long term care caseworker iii

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Pros

Excellent job security: Employment is stable with predictable schedules and consistent pay. Great benefits: Health insurance, pension, paid holidays, and generous leave policies. purpose: The work directly supports the community.

Cons

Limited pay growth: Salaries are steady but not highly competitive unless you move up into management. Frequent policy updates: State and federal program changes create constant learning curves and extra training requirements.

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5.0

Jul 9, 2026

Covid contact tracer

Recommend

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Pros

Nice people, everyone is carrying

Cons

Pay is not the best

3.0

Jul 16, 2026

Paramedic

Recommend

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Pros

Very diverse community with a lot of different types of calls.

Cons

You will run non-stop from the start of your shift to the end. There is no effort to get you off on time.

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Jobs at Wake County Government

Adult Medicaid Long Term Care - Eligibility Caseworker III - Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000

Permanency Services (Adoption) - Social Worker - Tiered Sign On Bonus Up To $5,000

Permanency Services - Social Worker - Tiered Sign On Bonus Up To $5,000

Child Welfare Clinical Services Supervisor

Clinic Registered Nurse (Southern Regional Center) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

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Stable and meaningful place to work, but bureaucracy can slow things down - Adult Medicaid Long Term Care Caseworker III Wake County Government Employee Review

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