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 186 reviews)); "Great work/life balance (I can leave the job at work)" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people to work with and free parking" ((in 45 reviews)); "Schedule is flexible and work from home is available" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 32 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 105 reviews)); "low salary and slow to promote" ((in 46 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 30 reviews)); "Inadequate training" ((in 11 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

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,000 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 1,000 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

1K reviews

4.0

Jul 21, 2017

Never a boring moment! HA!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Constant stream of work. There's never a dull / boring moment. The days often fly by. Weekends, holidays, annual and sick leave. Stable career. Great benefits / retirement, etc.

Cons

Let me first say this... I love my job and certainly don't mean for any of this to be offensive or cause a backlash on me. With that said; Communication can be a bit lacking, but lately I've definitely seen this improving. Very VERY few tools to do your job. Often find that employees have to supply their own tools to get the job done. Stress can often be pretty high. Old computer equipment. We used to use flip phones for a long time. We've recently been given iPhone 6s's though! They are great!

2.0

Jul 8, 2017

N/A

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, fun environment, not applicable, not applicable, not applicable

Cons

Not stable, too many changes, state government can be confusing learning the department, nothing streamlined

4.0

Jun 25, 2017

Varies from Dept. to Dept.

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People can work for the State of Tennessee at the same time but in different departments and have very divergent experiences. The pay is getting better, but still not on par with the private sector. But, the work week is 37.5 hours, 11 state and federal holidays and earn a minimum of1 vacation day per month. Unused days just keep on rolling over. Gov. Haslam's customer focused government effort is paying some dividends. But, in a work-force of over 40,000, it is impossible to get everyone on board.

Cons

Low pay. Sometimes odd hiring rules.

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

SECRETARY - 07142026-79067

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 07142026- 79183

SECRETARY - 07142026- 79275

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 07072026-78919

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT 3-07132026-79187