Does Palm Beach County pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Palm Beach County employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Palm Beach County. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Palm Beach County?

73% of Palm Beach County employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Palm Beach County 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Palm Beach County?

Project Manager (5) , Investigator (4) , Financial Analyst (3) , Intern (3) , Lifeguard (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Coordinator (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Educator (2) , Executive Assistant (2) , IT Intern (2) , Manager (2) , Procurement Specialist (2) , Programmer (2) , Senior Secretary (2)

What are the pros of working at Palm Beach County according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and it is a "steady"." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good people." ((in 8 reviews)); "low amount of paperwork, experience doing public speaking, good work life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Friendly Staff" ((in 4 reviews)); "The employess Everyone is very nice" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Palm Beach County according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and not really appreciated" ((in 9 reviews)); "The people there are clueless and miserable and management is virtually non" ((in 5 reviews)); "Even if you sick with high fever they will cut your salary from paycheck for being absent in the first year cause it’s on probation period!" ((in 4 reviews)); "A lot of training and long days sometimes" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Palm Beach County layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Palm Beach County layoffs and their outlook for job security at Palm Beach County in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Palm Beach County locations?

West Palm Beach , Palm Beach , Boynton Beach , Delray Beach , Lake Worth , Belle Glade , Boca Raton , Jupiter , South Bay , Stuart , Juno Beach , South Florida , West Plm Beach , West Palm Beach Farms

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Upper management - Anonymous employee Palm Beach County Employee Review

1.0

Jan 8, 2016

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Good vacation and sick time, awesome employees who care about their jobs. Other parts of the County are enjoying good leadership.

Cons

The new management at water utilities treats the employees based on fear and threats. The situation creates a bad work environment. Professional environment does not exist.

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5.0

Feb 7, 2026

Water treatment plant operator

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Pros

Great environment, a lot to learn and start a good career

Cons

Everything good about this job

4.0

Jul 13, 2026

Software developer

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Pros

Excellent job security, strong benefits, supportive coworkers, and opportunities for professional growth. It's rewarding to contribute to projects that serve the community, and the overall work environment is positive.

Cons

Compensation for specialized technical roles can be less competitive than in the private sector. Some departments experience staffing shortages, which can increase workloads and extend project timelines.

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