Does Buncombe County, NC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Buncombe County, NC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Buncombe County, NC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Buncombe County, NC?

80% of Buncombe County, NC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Buncombe County, NC 3.5 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 Buncombe County, NC?

Social Worker (5) , Care Coordinator (2) , Investigative Assessment/Treatment Social Worker (2) , Paramedic (2)

What are the pros of working at Buncombe County, NC according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is great." ((in 9 reviews)); "My coworkers were great people." ((in 5 reviews)); "Coworkers and supervisors were all friendlt and very helpful." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Buncombe County, NC according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance can be difficult" ((in 3 reviews))

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Good place to work - Anonymous employee Buncombe County, NC Employee Review

3.0

Apr 28, 2023

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Stable employment vs. commercial employers Good coworkers Great benefits

Cons

Leadership plagued with legal troubles. A lot of executive turnover. Minimal growth opportunities. Increased emphasis on DE&I and less on performance.

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5.0

May 26, 2026

Elections specialist

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and health care

Cons

Not telework friendly, but does allow some flexible schedules

4.0

Jul 9, 2026

Budget analyst

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers were great people.

Cons

They didn’t fill two positions in my department after the employees left. Work was redistributed.

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