Does Manatee County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Manatee County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Manatee County Government. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Manatee County Government?

56% of Manatee County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Manatee County Government 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Manatee County Government?

Manager (4) , Charge Paramedic (3) , Intern (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Analyst (2) , Coordinator (2) , GIS Analyst (2) , Laboratory Technician (2) , Librarian (2) , Library Assistant (2) , Lifeguard (2) , Multimodal Transportation Planner (2) , Operations Manager (2) , Procurement Specialist (2) , Project Manager (2)

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

"Great benefits and PTO." ((in 28 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers" ((in 7 reviews)); "Enjoyed my time at the county and enjoyed the great benefits." ((in 6 reviews)); "Health benefits are fantastic, especially if you choose the top tier Many great coworkers passionate about helping the community" ((in 3 reviews)); "People were nice and friendly." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for area" ((in 12 reviews)); "Low salary compared to cost of living in the area." ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of support, work environment." ((in 3 reviews)); "Not much communication between mgmt and staff" ((in 3 reviews))

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

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

What are the top reviewed Manatee County Government locations?

Bradenton , Manatee , Palmetto , Tampa

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3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)

Dr. Scott Hopes

15% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

Manatee County Government has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Manatee County Government 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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117 reviews

5.0

Jun 7, 2026

Great district, but testing pressure is challenging

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great district to work for.

Cons

Hard to see the kids testing so much but that comes down from the state.

5.0

Jan 30, 2026

Good

Lifeguard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice job. I enjoyed it.

Cons

Management wasn't that good. Overall ok.

5.0

Oct 6, 2024

Great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great organization, helpful training program

Cons

None that I can report

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