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 182 reviews)); "Great people to work with and free parking" ((in 43 reviews)); "Schedule is flexible and work from home is available" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great Hours and holidays off." ((in 22 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 103 reviews)); "Low salary and plenty of politics" ((in 46 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 30 reviews)); "Pay maxes out quickly and the only raises are COL when the legislature approves it." ((in 11 reviews)); "No room for advancement" ((in 10 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

1.0

Oct 31, 2011

Dependent upon changing leadership could be a big benefit of disaster.

Executive director

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are in a good position and have good leadership, it is a chance to do something good and be helpful for the citizens of TN.

Cons

The qualifications and skill of the leaders vary greatly. It could get bad quickly. Hiring, pay and advancement opportunities are all terrible.

2.0

Oct 28, 2011

Thanks, But No Thanks.

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Good benefits - Relaxed environment - All state holidays off - Adequate parking - Secure environment - 37.5 hour work week - No mandatory overtime

Cons

- Compensation is insulting - Lack of focus is ridiculous - Allowance of incompetent employees to continue to work at a level lower than competent staff simply because of the civil versus executive divide is ludicrous, If an employee does not perform, there should be consequences...not a reduction in their work load. That's encouraging their laziness. - Civil service employees truly are Lazy and milk the system because they can get away with it. - Problems with contractors are never resolved even though contractors are bound to comply via their contract - Politics dictate all activities from business relationships down to team-building activities.

5.0

Oct 14, 2011

Great employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for the State of Tennessee is a great opportunity, I would suggest that anyone take some time as a civil servant.

Cons

We have recieved our first raise of 1.6% since July of 2007, It is unfortunate that the pay does not increase with inflation.

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ACCOUNTANT 1 - 07142026-79114

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - 07142026- 79183

SECRETARY - 07142026-79067

REVENUE REGULATORY OFFICER - 07222026-79510

MEDICAL DIRECTOR - 79458

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