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

Tennessee State Government reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)

Bill Lee

79% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

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).

Reviews by job title

999 reviews

4.0

Aug 23, 2014

While working as a veteran representative, the experience has been and continues to be very good.

Veterans outreach specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The ability to make a difference in someones life.

Cons

Not enough hours in the day to complete most tasks.

4.0

Aug 22, 2014

State of Tennessee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great stability; Good Benefits, Great Vaca/sick time.

Cons

Pay is decent but below average of the private sector. No raises or bonuses.(( No room for advancement of any kind. Extremely limiting.

4.0

Aug 19, 2014

career orriented

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

careere oriented place to work.Stability and career oriented

Cons

non civil service employees have no proecss to encounter during the firing phase of positions should that incident occur. Civil service employees are somewhat covered.

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 2* - 07142026-78469

PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79031

PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 1* - 07142026-79072

PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 3 - 07142026-79033

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 1* - 07142026-78987