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?

"Great benefits and ability to be part of a team that is making a difference." ((in 184 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)); "Great hours and can remotely work from home." ((in 32 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 31 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 108 reviews)); "Low salary and plenty of politics" ((in 47 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 29 reviews)); "No room for advancement" ((in 12 reviews)); "Minimal Raises" ((in 9 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

(1,000 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 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).

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2.0

Dec 31, 2014

Need of an overhaul!

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Good hours. Most staff are friendly and easy to work with. Raises and promotions are based on managements idea of who and not on how an individual performs.

Cons

Salaries are not competitive with the private sector. 401K match is very low.

2.0

Nov 17, 2014

Good benefits. Poor pay and no room for advancement.

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good insurance policies. All holidays off. Stress-free work environment. Great time off: receive one annual day off and one sick day off each month.

Cons

No room for advancement. Below average pay. No ability to control lazy, poor work performance from employees. Once an employee has passed their probationary period, management can do nothing to them. All work is very slow moving because everything that has to be approved must go through 100 different management levels. Gossip is at an all time high here due to the fact there is no control by management and salaries of employees are posted on the Internet because of the "transparent Tennessee" rule.

3.0

Oct 20, 2014

Very laid back place to work but little to no opportunity.

Network operations engineer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very laid back, good pay for work required.

Cons

Not much opportunity for advancement if any at all. You make more than management and the director isn't going anywhere...I suggest you study constantly, don't get too comfortable.

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