Does Travis County, Texas pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Travis County, Texas employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Travis County, Texas. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Travis County, Texas?

65% of Travis County, Texas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Travis County, Texas 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Travis County, Texas?

Case Worker (5) , Court Clerk (5) , Accountant (4) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Paralegal (4) , Probation Officer (4) , Court Clerk II (3) , Director (3) , Executive Assistant (3) , Intern (3) , Pretrial Officer (3) , Attorney (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Correctional Officer (2) , Deputy Court Clerk (2)

What are the pros of working at Travis County, Texas according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and it pays well." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great people, easy work, and overtime during busy periods." ((in 17 reviews)); "Work Life balance is great" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great Benefits and time off." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great team; good work environment." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Travis County, Texas according to real employee reviews?

"not really but the pay is low" ((in 24 reviews)); "based raises; treatment staff do not make a competitive salary" ((in 6 reviews)); "peers are competitive and catty, upper management allows managers to do whatever they want to the detriment of business." ((in 5 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager, it’s hell." ((in 4 reviews)); "Few Promotion opportunities, traffic driving downtown" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Travis County, Texas locations?

Austin , Pflugerville , Del Valle , Houston , Indianapolis , Austell , Jonestown

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Travis County, Texas

Travis County, Texas reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(235 total reviews)

Sarah Eckhardt

72% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Travis County, Texas has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 235 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Travis County, Texas 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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235 reviews

5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Stable, Mission-Driven Workplace Focused on Community Impact

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Benefits Package, Work-Life Balance,Mission-Driven Work,Job Stability, Professional Environment

Cons

Slower Pace / Bureaucracy,Pay May Be Lower Than Private Sector;Limited Flexibility in Some Roles; Advancement Can Take Time

3.0

Mar 5, 2026

Eh

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They try to compensate fairly

Cons

No career progression and lots of internal equity issues

4.0

Jan 30, 2026

A great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The county benefits including paid parental leave and the ability to work remotely are huge positives.

Cons

Any raise must be approved by the commissioners court and go through the county budget. That happens once a year.

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