Question 1

Is State of California a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

State of California has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,353 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at State of California to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about State of California have been left by employees working as Budget Analyst, Information Technology Specialist and Employment Program Representative.

Question 2

Does State of California pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, State of California employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at State of California. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at State of California?

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78% of State of California employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated State of California 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at State of California?

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Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) (49), Analyst (48), Office Technician (26), Attorney (25), Staff Services Analyst (25), Associate Governmental Program Analyst (20), Staff Services Manager I (18), Information Technology Specialist (17), Environmental Scientist (14), Employment Program Representative (13), Manager (12), Budget Analyst (11), IT Specialist (11), Program Technician II (11), Project Manager (11)

Question 5

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

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"Great work life balance and weekendss off" ((in 64 reviews)); "Stability and pension are good" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great people to work with and being a public servant to California's citizens is fulfilling." ((in 33 reviews)); "great opportunity to serve the people of California" ((in 17 reviews)); "Security and great benefits also flexible work schedules" ((in 16 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Low pay and not competitive" ((in 92 reviews)); "low on salary compared to industrry" ((in 48 reviews)); "Not enough movement and upward mobility" ((in 13 reviews)); "Absentee leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant around here." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about State of California layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed State of California locations?

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Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Stockton, Fresno, Riverside, San Jose, Oakland, San Bernardino, Lancaster, West Sacramento, Ventura, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, San Luis Obispo, Sacramento Valley, Long Beach, Santa Rosa, Bakersfield, California City, Coalinga, Norwalk, Napa, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Redding, Corona, Folsom, Roseville

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