Does Tennessee State Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tennessee State Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tennessee State Government. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tennessee State Government?

66% of Tennessee State Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tennessee State Government 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tennessee State Government?

Case Manager (27) , Administrative Assistant (17) , Director (11) , Accountant (9) , Auditor (9) , Manager (9) , Program Manager (9) , Attorney (8) , Business Analyst (8) , Career Specialist (8) , Eligibility Counselor (8) , Correctional Officer (7) , Eligibility Counselor II (7) , Environmental Scientist (7) , Program Coordinator (7)

What are the pros of working at Tennessee State Government according to real employee reviews?

"benefits are good and hours" ((in 178 reviews)); "Great people to work with and free parking" ((in 43 reviews)); "Schedule is flexible and work from home is available" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great Hours and holidays off." ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Tennessee State Government according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and everyone's always trying to throw someone under the bus just to make them look good." ((in 104 reviews)); "low salary and slow to promote" ((in 46 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 29 reviews)); "No room for advancement" ((in 13 reviews)); "Inadequate training" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tennessee State Government layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Tennessee State Government locations?

Nashville , Knoxville , Memphis , Chattanooga , Murfreesboro , Jackson , Johnson City , Cookeville , Kingsport , Smyrna , Clarksville , Columbia , Greeneville , Antioch , Henning , Tiptonville , Wartburg , Cleveland , Clinton , Maryville , Morristown , Dickson , Gallatin , Mount Juliet , Buchanan , Paris , Los Angeles , Tennessee City , Bowling Green , Raleigh

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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,000 total reviews)

Bill Lee

79% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Tennessee State Government has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,000 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tennessee State Government 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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1K reviews

5.0

Jul 15, 2026

Come work for the Department of Human Resources it is the BEST place to work!

Hr program administration

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Pros

Good work-life balance, great pay, excellent leadership and great people. TN State Government invests in employee development much more than any other company I have worked for.

Cons

Sometimes things move slowly due to red-tape.

2.0

Jun 30, 2026

Good schedule but low pay and slow promotions

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

8-4:30 M-F schedule Easy to take time off Front load PTO to make managing time off easier Hybrid work schedule

Cons

- Minimal accountability - Pay is well below national average - Pay for Performance standards are near impossible to “exceed expectations” - Double standards is the standard - Promotions are slow, so don’t expect to move up fast

3.0

May 27, 2026

Low stress but limited growth opportunities

Public health scientist ii

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly low stress environment, decent amount of paid time off

Cons

Low upward mobility without significant time/education investment.

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