Does Wake County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wake County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wake County Government. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wake County Government?

75% of Wake County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wake County Government 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wake County Government?

Case Manager (5) , Manager (4) , Social Worker (4) , Caseworker (3) , Paramedic (3) , Registered Nurse, BSN (3) , Supervisor (3) , CPS Social Worker (2) , Customer Service Specialist (2) , Deputy Clerk (2) , Eligibility Worker (2) , Environmental Health Manager (2) , Environmental Health Technician (2) , Office Assistant (2) , Program Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Wake County Government according to real employee reviews?

"Great Benefits... and that's All." ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life balance is awesome." ((in 7 reviews)); "great people" ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent job security: Employment is stable with predictable schedules and consistent pay." ((in 5 reviews)); "Leave and flexibility were great" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Wake County Government according to real employee reviews?

"pay is low and expectations are for you to work two positions and be happy, if you complain your black listed." ((in 12 reviews)); "Salary is low and not equal to the cost of living" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay, favoritism, high turnover, lack of consistency" ((in 4 reviews)); "Many in management are there because of time employed rather than ability." ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor work environment" ((in 3 reviews))

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Wake County Government reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)

David Ellis

80% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Wake County Government has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Wake County 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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141 reviews

4.0

Oct 5, 2025

Good benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Onsite free employee health center

Cons

Not many remote opportunities for employees

4.0

Sep 29, 2025

Great leadership!

Client coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leadership has really been working hard to get the county employees more prepared and in sync with other departments

Cons

I can’t think of any particular cons except I wish the pay was a little more for this very expensive economy

1.0

Jul 14, 2025

Unprofessional and Toxic Work Environment.

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wake county pays well & tries to be a good place to work but is too big to follow through on things they think will make it a better place to work.

Cons

I was terminated without any formal paperwork or legitimate explanation. The reasoning I was given was vague and unsubstantiated, and it was clear my direct supervisor had a personal dislike for me. The workplace culture was toxic—one coworker even made a disgusting and inappropriate comment suggesting I was fired for not “showing up with my knee pads” with leadership. When I tried to voice my concerns to higher-ups, I was told that my input didn’t matter. I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for a fair or respectful work environment.

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Plans & Permits Technician (Temporary)

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