Does Miami Dade County pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Miami Dade County employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Miami Dade County. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Miami Dade County?

79% of Miami Dade County employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Miami Dade County 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Miami Dade County?

Park Service Aide (9) , Manager (8) , Intern (6) , Accountant (5) , Bus Operator (5) , Lifeguard (5) , Pollution Control Inspector I (5) , Program Manager (5) , Teacher (5) , Accountant I (4) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Engineer (4) , Parks and Recreation (4) , Substitute Teacher (4)

What are the pros of working at Miami Dade County according to real employee reviews?

"Stable and has great benefits" ((in 91 reviews)); "Good pay if you negotiate at the beginning when you receive an official offer" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "great benefits and the work schedules are flexible" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Miami Dade County according to real employee reviews?

"Salaries are low" ((in 21 reviews)); "Bad Management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Nepotism is alive and well here in the worst way imaginable... Just be aware of it and know it's there so that you will not be too disappointed..." ((in 10 reviews)); "upper management does not care about you." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours depending on the role" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Miami Dade County layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Miami Dade County locations?

Miami , Doral , Homestead , Coral Gables , Tamiami , Seattle , Fort Lauderdale , Hialeah , Aventura , Davie , Deerfield Beach , Medley , Miami Lakes , North Miami , Brownsville , West Perrine

Miami Dade County reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(488 total reviews)

Bruno A. Barreiro

81% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (488 reviews)

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Miami Dade County has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 488 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Miami Dade County employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

488 reviews

3.0

May 27, 2014

It was a exciting, and challenging experience everyday.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is never a dull moment. Plenty of opportunity for advancement. Great pay and benefits. Continuing education was encouraged and partly paid for. There are several facilities, shifts, and specialty positions to choose from.

Cons

It is a high volume of daily stress and stressors. Dealing with inmates, staff, the public and administration is challenging.

3.0

May 18, 2014

Too much bureaucracy and too many cliques get in the way of making a difference.

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's a state pension, for now. There are holidays, sick time and vacation time.

Cons

Cliques, favoritism, bureaucracy, low morale among workers

3.0

May 3, 2014

A lay back environment. (I am a Temporary employee)

Accountant ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you just need a 9 to 5 job than it's the place to be.

Cons

The work load is huge and under staff

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Jobs at Miami Dade County

Youth Services Specialist (Library)

Guest Services Representative (Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces)