Does NIC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NIC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NIC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NIC?

81% of NIC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NIC 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NIC?

Software Developer (26) , Project Manager (17) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Software Engineer (7) , Web Developer (7) , Scientist (6) , Director (4) , Network Engineer (4) , Applications Developer (3) , Business Analyst (3) , Intern (3) , Manager (3) , Senior Developer (3) , Systems Engineer (3) , Welder (3)

What are the pros of working at NIC according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits . . ." ((in 56 reviews)); "People (most) are great and very knowledgeable." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great Work Life Balance for employees" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great benefits package" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NIC according to real employee reviews?

"management always looking over your shoulder" ((in 16 reviews)); "less salary" ((in 13 reviews)); "Pay is low I suspect because the health and dental insurance is company paid." ((in 11 reviews)); "More managers were added." ((in 6 reviews)); "You could knock it out of park, year after year, but the most you would be able to get is a 5% bonus." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about NIC layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed NIC locations?

Olathe , Austin , Madison , Indianapolis , Salt Lake City , Montgomery , Little Rock , Lincoln , Harrisburg , Annapolis , Trenton , Richmond , Kansas City , Oklahoma City , Nashville , Denver , Woodinville , Salem , Columbia , Kansas City , Arlington , New York , Santa Fe , Jackson , Montpelier , Huntington , North East , Atlanta , Lexington-Fayette

NIC reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(297 total reviews)

Harry H. Herington

90% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

NIC has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 297 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NIC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

297 reviews

3.0

Jul 2, 2018

Service Desk Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, great partners, good benefits, challenging work, excellent tools.

Cons

Starting pay isn't as good as it should be, rotational and on-call shifts, binding legal agreements.

NIC Response

8y

We appreciate your feedback on NIC. We work hard to stay competitive in the marketplace with a solid compensation plan, including 100% paid benefits. If you have questions or concerns regarding any employment agreements, please contact the corporate Human Resource Department to discuss. Thank you again for reviewing NIC.

4.0

May 16, 2018

Company Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed atmosphere, great benefits, stock purchase plan

Cons

pay is lower than market worth.

NIC Response

8y

We appreciate you taking the time to review NIC and our CEO, Harry Herington. Having a relaxed work environment and a total compensation package that includes free benefits and stock options are what sets us apart from other employers.

5.0

Jul 20, 2017

Engineer, Open Source Team

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

NIC is a forward leaning company with great momentum and high potential. The corporate culture is 'employee-centered' and it is my pleasure to work for NIC. I loved working for NIC, and recommend the company and its employees.

Cons

None. This is a progressive company with a great future.

NIC Response

8y

Thank you for sharing your experience at NIC. We’re pleased to receive your positive response and recommendation. Everyone here at NIC makes up the corporate culture, and we’re proud that our executives are dedicated to an employee-centric approach. We see the tangible evidence in our employer-paid benefits, the focus on work-life balance, and the 110% commitment to our values of community and family. Thank you for being a part of our NIC family!

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