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

Tennessee State Government reviews

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).

Reviews by job title

999 reviews

4.0

Apr 19, 2024

The top in HR are very unprofessional

Employment career specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and PTO. Work hours are great.

Cons

There is a lot of playing favorites and people are set in there ways.

1.0

Mar 17, 2024

Nepotism, Bureaucracy, Autocratic management at State of TN

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good ITAcademy classes being offered but very slow or zero adoption by management

Cons

Nepotism, Bureaucracy, Autocratic management, full of Military style leaders in powerful positions whose style is old fashioned and does not align with the newer generation. They do not want people to think on their own.

3.0

Feb 20, 2024

Basic

Accountant 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great start for career, hybrid job

Cons

No room for growth, have to move to different agencies for growth, centralized accounting structure, salary not comparable to private industry

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINER - 07092026-78836

CLERK 3 - 07092026-79053

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 07072026-79042

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 07072026-78919

CLERK 3 - 06302026-78917