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 59 reviews)); "Most of the people you work with are great people; makes for a fun time during work hours." ((in 17 reviews)); "Retirement and health benefits are really good." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great Insurance and retirement plans." ((in 7 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 21 reviews)); "Salary is low." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours eight to nine hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "No room for advancement within the department." ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor training and management from the upper level." ((in 5 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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312 reviews

3.0

Jul 25, 2016

Harris County Environment

Information technology

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Pros

Benefits are good, provides equipment and protective clothing and tools to preform your job. You can advance your career and get professional career training through the county.

Cons

Low pay unequal pay and workload, lots of government red tape and politics. Pay Raises are few and far between. The county is quick to tax but very slow to give a pay raise or promotion raise.

2.0

Jul 22, 2016

Mercer Botanic Garden

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good location, coworkers are understanding

Cons

High turnover, pay is super low, and management isn't honest about how to move up or increase pay level

3.0

Jun 22, 2016

Family Clinician

Family clinician

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with clients in crisis, supporting clients makes a positive difference, using my education, professional environment, excellent supervisor

Cons

Money is too low. Should be able to work at home when writing reports.

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