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

2.0

Feb 10, 2017

The more you do, the more they put on you

Administrative secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people are wonderful! My boss was a gem.

Cons

The more you are able to do, the more you are given to do.....while others do less and less for the same money

4.0

Jan 15, 2017

Caseworker

Case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Secure job with great people to work with. Rewarding and serving an important cause. Schedule is flexible.

Cons

Tough on the heart strings. Important to balance work and family. Careful not to carry work home. Cam be exhausting and stressful.

5.0

Jan 8, 2017

Good place to wind down and ramp up for retirement

Quality analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are very nice Hours are great (37.5/wk) Paid time off is exceptional (1 sick, 1 vacation per month years 1-5) Holiday time off is above average (11) Opportunity for training is excellent (free Lynda.com account, Learning Tree classes) Lots of room to advance Benefit costs are better than most private sector (I pay less in a month for health, vision and dental than I did in a week in private sector) Benefit coverage is better than average Variety of benefits, perks, etc. is large Work is interesting and benefits the people of the State of Tennessee. Very low stress (I sleep at night) Great work/life balance (I can leave the job at work) Some positions have the chance at getting a 'bonus' with their raise All job descriptions, pay rates, benefits, etc. are public information Future pro - the ability to work from home is being researched

Cons

Retirement benefits have been changed for new employees (still better than most) Things can be slow to happen (account access, software requests, etc.) If you are used to and enjoy a super fast paced environment, this is not If you are looking for a private sector salary, you won't get it here (this is why we work reduced hours, get better than average time off, etc.) Lots of office politics to navigate (but this is true of most places) Any time you change jobs, you are on 'probation' for one year (or if you are a new hire to the state) Raises are cost of living and the same across the board even if you've done an outstanding job (though you may be eligible for a 'bonus')

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