Does Sedgwick County, KS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sedgwick County, KS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sedgwick County, KS. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sedgwick County, KS?

59% of Sedgwick County, KS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sedgwick County, KS 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sedgwick County, KS?

Case Manager (3) , 911 Dispatcher (2) , Administrative (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Director (2) , Firefighter (2) , Manager (2) , Patient Billing Representative (2) , Program Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at Sedgwick County, KS according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great for a gov job" ((in 17 reviews)); "People are great." ((in 5 reviews)); "Cheap insurance" ((in 3 reviews)); "Flexible hours." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sedgwick County, KS according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay can be a deterrent to longevity" ((in 12 reviews)); "leadership doesn't care." ((in 5 reviews)); "OBVIOUS favoritism" ((in 4 reviews)); "High call volume, low raises" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sedgwick County, KS layoffs in 2026?

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

Sedgwick County, KS reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Tom Stolz

51% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Senior management

Sedgwick County, KS has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sedgwick County, KS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

94 reviews

4.0

Jul 31, 2022

work experience

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they can be flexible with schedule

Cons

no way to move up

3.0

Jul 30, 2022

Okay but could be better

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job stability Remote work options People

Cons

Salary Benefits Outdated software Buildings need to be renovated Equipment outdated No tuition reimbursement No gym/fitness benefits

Sedgwick County, KS Response

1y

Sedgwick County is committed to employee compensation increases - spending over $63M for county employees since the 2021 budget year. We want to stay competitive in our regional market. We encourage you to take another look at our positions at careers.sedgwickcounty.org to check out our increased pay rates!

2.0

Jul 9, 2022

County

Patient billing representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, flex hours, paid holidays

Cons

Pay is not up to market, raises are minimal.

Sedgwick County, KS Response

1y

Sedgwick County is committed to employee compensation increases - spending over $63M for county employees since the 2021 budget year. We want to stay competitive in our regional market. We encourage you to take another look at our positions at careers.sedgwickcounty.org to check out our increased pay rates!

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