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 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tennessee State Government?

66% 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, 3.3 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 182 reviews)); "Great work/life balance (I can leave the job at work)" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great people to work with and free parking" ((in 42 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work from home." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great Hours and holidays off." ((in 28 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 112 reviews)); "Low salary and plenty of politics" ((in 42 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 32 reviews)); "Minimal Raises" ((in 11 reviews)); "Inadequate training" ((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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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)

Bill Lee

79% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Tennessee State Government has an employee rating of 3.6 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

3.0

Oct 2, 2024

Meh

Diesel mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The work is fairly good.

Cons

It's not the work it's the people. The pay is terrible.

4.0

Oct 1, 2024

Excellent experience.

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment and associates.

Cons

Traffic was in and out of Nashville is terrible.

4.0

Sep 28, 2024

Great place to work, but wish pay was more competitive

Environmental scientist i

Recommend

CEO approval

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Interesting, meaningful work with a good mission Helpful, friendly coworkers Autonomy, little micro managing Work life balance Schedule flexibility, ability to work from home

Cons

Wish the pay was more comparable to the private sector Inherently political work, subject to the current political climate and personal business interests of TN legislators

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PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 3 - 07142026-79033

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-78987

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