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 184 reviews)); "Great people to work with and free parking" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great Benefits, Great 401k/Pension plans, Work from Home, Flexible Schedule" ((in 32 reviews)); "Front load PTO to make managing time off easier" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great Hours and holidays off." ((in 19 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 111 reviews)); "Low salary and plenty of politics" ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 29 reviews)); "Pay maxes out quickly and the only raises are COL when the legislature approves it." ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor leadership, condescending and biased" ((in 8 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

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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

Aug 25, 2018

Administrative assistant 1

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Benefits Provide transportation Monday thru Friday Retirement and 401K

Cons

Under-paid Attitude/politics depending on departments Commute is long Parking Elevator systems poor

4.0

Jul 16, 2018

Secretary

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits are so wonderful!

Cons

The pay is state wide. So if you live in a bigger city it is not good.

2.0

Jul 8, 2018

I loved the job and loved working with the great people of Tennessee. The diversity in job duties was a plus.

Office administrator

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Pros

Working for the people of Tennessee. There was never a dull moment. I loved the diversity of different people and all walks of life. I really loved helping everyone I came in contact with.

Cons

The office is contracted under the TNDAGC. Therefore, it was political. You had to worry about doing the right thing or the retaliation of staff based on their connections with the DA. Everything was political which took away from the job at hand.

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