Does Larimer County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Larimer County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Larimer County Government. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Larimer County Government?

54% of Larimer County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Larimer County Government 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Larimer County Government?

Seasonal Park Ranger (4) , Accounting Technician (2) , Administrative (2) , Aquatic Nuisance Species Technician (2) , Social Worker (2) , Vehicle Licensing Technician (2)

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

"Benefits are great." ((in 24 reviews)); "Meet great people with different partisan leanings" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great opportunities to protect natural resources and educate the public" ((in 3 reviews)); "Awesome Training program and field experience" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low pay but it makes sense for how easy the job is" ((in 13 reviews)); "Horrific Management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Work environment is in cubicles, work schedule is very early, temperature is always too chilly." ((in 3 reviews)); "Little room for advancement within programs." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Larimer County Government layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Larimer County Government locations?

Fort Collins , Loveland , Hilo , Estes Park , Wellington

Larimer County Government reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(119 total reviews)

Lorenda Volker

67% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Larimer County Government has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 119 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Larimer 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).

Reviews by job title

119 reviews

2.0

Oct 5, 2014

A Dead End

Environmental health

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits (minus a weak retirement plan). Reviews were on time and mostly fair and raises were given accordingly.

Cons

No employee development of skills or hope of advancement. We were encouraged to look for employment elsewhere, even job announcements were shared with us. There was very little encouragement to get certifications, more education or to acquire new skills. The aged management in the Environmental Health Division only expressed concern over budgets and saving face after an employee satisfaction survey which was ultimately used against us. Do not go to work here if you are serious about public health.

4.0

Feb 5, 2012

Larimer County is an excellent place to work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are quite good, better than much of the private sector. Healthy mandatory retirement plan. Salaries are reasonable, near 50% of median for each job sector. Management does communicate with staff. Staff has means to communicate with management at all levels.

Cons

Slow progression to top of retirement contribution rate (10 years). Commissioners sometimes become so focused on an objective that it appears that they lose sight of the repercussions of changes being made. Budget constraints are currently high. There will be budget shortfalls for the next couple years (at least) which will make for a very lean environment.

2.0

Dec 19, 2011

Discouaging, frustrating, pointless

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

benefits and the people who actually do the work

Cons

to many "retired on the job" managers - collect big salaries - do nothing.

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Jobs at Larimer County Government

Administrative Specialist I/II - Call Center and Application Initiation

Business Project Manager

Administrative Specialist I/II - Call Center and Application Initiation

Bilingual Chronic Disease Program Coordinator

Human Services Training Specialist

Mountain View, Larimer, CO