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

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).

Reviews by job title

235 reviews

4.0

Jan 15, 2017

Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travis County is great employer for any stage of your career. Great retirement, good salary for the area, dedicated work force.

Cons

Some disparity in job titles, salaries between departments when duties and responsibilities are similar. Working for elected officials can be difficult, but sometimes rewarding

5.0

Jul 1, 2016

Counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Amazing benefits 2. You get all federal holidays off

Cons

1. Salary increases are rare. They are usually across the board for everyone. The best way to get one is to transfer within the county 2. Office politics. It varies depending which department you work in

3.0

May 24, 2016

Good Benefits, Poor Management

Senior residential treatment officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits (vacation, paid time off, healthcare, etc.); relatively progressive in terms of juvenile justice; most positions are well paid relative to other counties (except for treatment staff)

Cons

Promotions are rarely merit based, but rather based on "who you know"; no merit-based raises; treatment staff do not make a competitive salary

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Jobs at Travis County, Texas

Housekeeper (Night Shift)

Part Time Housekeeper

Juvenile Detention Officer I, II or III