Does Polk County - Florida pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Polk County - Florida employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Polk County - Florida. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Polk County - Florida?

54% of Polk County - Florida employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Polk County - Florida 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the pros of working at Polk County - Florida according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and pension plan after six years of service (now it's eight years of service)." ((in 8 reviews)); "You encounter a few good people within the organization." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Polk County - Florida according to real employee reviews?

"Management is awful and no room to grow." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Polk County - Florida locations?

Bartow , Winter Haven , Lakeland , Auburndale

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3.6

54% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)

Jim Freeman

65% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

Polk County - Florida has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Polk County - Florida 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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37 reviews

4.0

Sep 12, 2025

Good place pay isnt great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people and the work are great!

Cons

You won't get rich here

5.0

Feb 3, 2025

Polk

Service worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly place to work and good benefits

Cons

Don’t make a mistakes multiple then your in for it

5.0

Oct 1, 2024

Great job

Senior sales and events executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great insurance and longevity, get to do something that makes a difference

Cons

Lower salary than similar jobs in other Florida locations

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