Does Harris County, Texas pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Harris County, Texas?

61% of Harris County, Texas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harris County, Texas 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harris County, Texas?

Administrative Assistant (8) , Manager (7) , Project Manager (5) , Assistant District Attorney (4) , Attorney (4) , Court Clerk (4) , Detention Officer (4) , Supervisor (4) , Juvenile Probation Officer (3) , Juvenile Supervision Officer (3) , Pretrial Officer (3) , Accountant I (2) , Administrative (2) , Analyst (2) , Budget Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at Harris County, Texas according to real employee reviews?

"working for harris county offers great benefits for indivuals and families." ((in 62 reviews)); "Most of the people you work with are great people; makes for a fun time during work hours." ((in 16 reviews)); "you have really good retirement and insurance" ((in 11 reviews)); "The retirement plan, health care plan and just the benefits of being an employee there are great." ((in 6 reviews)); "Amazing work environment to be around." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harris County, Texas according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and inflexible hours" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 12 reviews)); "Salary is low." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours eight to nine hours" ((in 8 reviews)); "No room for advancement within the department." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Harris County, Texas layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Harris County, Texas locations?

Houston , Pasadena , Seabrook , Spring , Harris , Bryan , Baytown , Pearland , South Houston , Splendora

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Harris County, Texas

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3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(312 total reviews)

Ed Emmett

58% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Harris County, Texas has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 312 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harris County, Texas employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

312 reviews

1.0

Apr 25, 2016

Harris county Auditor's Office

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Outstanding retirement. Overall knowledgeable and professional employees. Nice office.

Cons

If you are interested in working independently and using your brain to complete your work, this is not the place for you. The Audit division can only be described as oppressive and rigid. Employees are not allowed to have conversations without a member of management present, and get reprimanded regularly. The dress code is very strict. Shirt and tie every day, even though the rest of the office is business casual. I was watched every moment, and reprimanded when I was away fr ok my my desk for more than 5 minutes. I felt like I needed a hall pass where ever I went.

1.0

Apr 11, 2016

Pretty much redneck place, not a diversified work force place to reflect Houston, Harris County area.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In Houston Area and decent retirement, if you get chance to work being minority, despite your high qualification and experience.

Cons

Applied many time and seem to qualify more than minimum qualifications. they never call for interview unless your name is Anglo sounding names. They keep advertising. Either they are inefficient hiring process and or not hire qualified minorities. Who you know counts to get hired.

4.0

Apr 5, 2016

Good agency to work for.

Account services & customer support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Insurance, retirement benefits

Cons

Slow to give raises for non management positions

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Pretty much redneck place, not a diversified work force place to reflect Houston, Harris County area.

Good agency to work for.

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