Does Tennessee State Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tennessee State Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tennessee State Government. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tennessee State Government?

70% of Tennessee State Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tennessee State Government 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tennessee State Government?

Case Manager (27) , Administrative Assistant (17) , Director (11) , Accountant (9) , Auditor (9) , Manager (9) , Program Manager (9) , Attorney (8) , Business Analyst (8) , Career Specialist (8) , Eligibility Counselor (8) , Correctional Officer (7) , Eligibility Counselor II (7) , Environmental Scientist (7) , Program Coordinator (7)

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

"benefits are good and hours" ((in 187 reviews)); "Great work/life balance (I can leave the job at work)" ((in 64 reviews)); "I work with some really great people that treat me good and we have a really friendly environment." ((in 44 reviews)); "Schedule is flexible and work from home is available" ((in 35 reviews)); "Front load PTO to make managing time off easier" ((in 23 reviews))

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

"Low pay and everyone's always trying to throw someone under the bus just to make them look good." ((in 109 reviews)); "Low salary and plenty of politics" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 30 reviews)); "Inadequate training" ((in 10 reviews)); "Minimal raises" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tennessee State Government layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Tennessee State Government locations?

Nashville , Knoxville , Memphis , Chattanooga , Murfreesboro , Jackson , Johnson City , Cookeville , Kingsport , Smyrna , Clarksville , Columbia , Greeneville , Antioch , Henning , Tiptonville , Wartburg , Cleveland , Clinton , Maryville , Morristown , Dickson , Gallatin , Mount Juliet , Buchanan , Paris , Los Angeles , Tennessee City , Bowling Green , Raleigh

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)

Bill Lee

79% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Tennessee State Government has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 999 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tennessee State 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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999 reviews

2.0

Apr 27, 2025

Meh

Contract coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s a State job. No frills and holidays off.

Cons

It’s a State job and insurance is expensive.

4.0

Apr 16, 2025

Great work/life balance

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance. PTO good, flexibility is nice with hybrid schedule.

Cons

Pay is low but comparable to other jobs in the area. Just not enough to live on for a family.

1.0

Apr 14, 2025

It great

Social worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are pretty good working here

Cons

Everything else. No work life balance at all

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

CLERK 3 - 07092026-79053

DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINER - 07092026-78836

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 07072026-79042

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 07072026-78919

CLERK 3 - 06302026-78917

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