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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tennessee State Government?

70% 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, 3.4 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 work/life balance (I can leave the job at work)" ((in 58 reviews)); "I work with some really great people that treat me good and we have a really friendly environment." ((in 47 reviews)); "Flexible hours and work from home." ((in 33 reviews)); "good benefits and time off" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great Hours and holidays off." ((in 24 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 30 reviews)); "Minimal raises" ((in 11 reviews)); "There are few opportunities to receive a bonus although you get $100 for each year you are employed." ((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

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)

Bill Lee

79% approve of CEO

63% 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 3.7 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

1.0

Jan 20, 2022

Requires a degree but pays like GED

Eligibility worker ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekends and holidays off with pay

Cons

Way too much work for the pay. If you get a 2% raise your insurance goes up 5%. The pay starting is $27,500 annually You can work there for 30 years and not make 40k

1.0

Sep 8, 2021

Stolen Retirement

Income caseworker ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You cannot get fired. Sometimes your office throws parties.

Cons

The state of TN pays you $15 an hour…for a job that requires a college degree (you’re not allowed to work more than 37.5hrs a week). They pay you so little in hopes that you will leave the job before you put in five years…because if you do not put in five years….the money you put into your “pension” (that is mandatory BTW) you cannot receive it. So, if you leave…which you will, they get to keep the free money. They keep horrible employees that do not do their job *so you and others end up picking up their slack* instead of correcting the employee they just turn blind eyes because it’s easier…due to the fact that you cannot get fired. Bill Lee did not allow raises for 2020 due to the pandemic but did divert funding to create a “department for prayer”. Workers have still not gotten their yearly raises. The medical is minimum at best. Kingsport office has cockroaches and broken plumbing.

2.0

Mar 20, 2021

Pushing Out Older Workers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are starting a career, this is a good place to learn.

Cons

The State is looking to recruit and promote younger employees. If you are older, there is no career development plan for you. They will promote and advocate for newer employees over seasoned veterans of state employment

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Jobs at Tennessee State Government

CLERK 3 - 06302026-78917

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT 4 - 06302026-78727

RESEARCH INTERN (FALL 2026) INTERN - 78884

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - 79119

DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINER - 06292026-78817