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

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (999 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

999 reviews

2.0

Jul 28, 2014

Steady income, but low.

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Alot of time off when you need it. Training opportunties..

Cons

Slow processes. Low salaries.

4.0

Jul 27, 2014

Good Entry Level, Not Much Potentia;

Service counselor ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chill Environment, Supervisors and Managers are very Helpful

Cons

Promotions are Few, Not Very Fulfilling

4.0

Jul 9, 2014

Accouting Tech - TN Dept of Safety

Accounting technician i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I work with some really great people that treat me good and we have a really friendly environment. Also, this position is stress free.

Cons

There aren't really any good promotional opportunities for someone with a college degree unless you are a state trooper. There are some workers here that do nothing and should have been fired long ago, but they just keep employing them.

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

MANAGER OF RESEARCH & DATA USE - 79111

TROOPER - 07132026-79218

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF OPERATIONS - 79194

TENNESSEE STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE LEAD - 07132026-79190

CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST-07132026-79166