Does Jefferson County (Colorado) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jefferson County (Colorado) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jefferson County (Colorado). This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jefferson County (Colorado)?

85% of Jefferson County (Colorado) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jefferson County (Colorado) 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jefferson County (Colorado)?

Case Manager (5) , Caseworker (5) , Intern (4) , Career Specialist (3) , Teacher (3) , Director (2) , Equipment Operator (2) , Paraprofessional (2) , Park Services Specialist (2) , Supervisor (2) , Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Jefferson County (Colorado) according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great people and a true desire to help others." ((in 9 reviews)); "Fellow employees are great" ((in 8 reviews)); "work life balance was great" ((in 6 reviews)); "I believe that people are great people, especially some coworkers." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jefferson County (Colorado) according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay rate for interns." ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salary compared to local cost of living and similar positions in the region" ((in 6 reviews)); "Alcoholic supervisor" ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor morale." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Jefferson County (Colorado) layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Jefferson County (Colorado) locations?

Golden , Denver , Lakewood , Arvada , Boulder , Littleton , Canada , Louisville , Wheat Ridge , Greeley

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4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(158 total reviews)

Don Davis

70% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Jefferson County (Colorado) has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 158 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Jefferson County (Colorado) 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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158 reviews

5.0

May 1, 2026

Great benefits and supportive leadership, but challenging personalities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits! Capacity to dos great job and a great team environment. My leadership is great

Cons

Lots of work and some of the long standing employees or different personalities can be very difficult to work with

5.0

Nov 6, 2025

Great people, good job, average pay

Park services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-awesome coworkers -good supervisor -flexibility -treated like a human being

Cons

Pay could be better Limited opportunities for advancement

4.0

Nov 4, 2025

JCPL

Patron services associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, good management, supportive culture, interesting clients

Cons

Low pay, low pay, low pay

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