Is TxDOT a good company to work for?

TxDOT has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 874 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at TxDOT to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about TxDOT have been left by employees working as Summer Intern , Engineering Intern and Intern .

Does TxDOT pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TxDOT employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TxDOT. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TxDOT?

63% of TxDOT employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TxDOT 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TxDOT?

Intern (27) , Engineering Assistant (26) , Summer Intern (21) , Maintenance Technician (17) , Engineering Intern (16) , Transportation Engineer (16) , Construction Inspector (13) , Engineering Assistant II (11) , Engineering Technician (11) , Project Manager (10) , Summer Engineering Tech (10) , Inspector (9) , Summer Engineering Intern (9) , Engineer Assistant (8) , Engineering Assistant III (8)

What are the pros of working at TxDOT according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and ppl too" ((in 114 reviews)); "People are great and friendly." ((in 70 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 43 reviews)); "Tasks at hand are doable and to build time off is very easy." ((in 31 reviews)); "Training is great and everyday is a new day to learn." ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TxDOT according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low that you need to have a long commute in order to find a house to live." ((in 83 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other companies." ((in 32 reviews)); "The management is incompetent." ((in 19 reviews)); "Horrible leadership and high expectations" ((in 9 reviews)); "Sometimes favoritism can be shown but is not extreme." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about TxDOT layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed TxDOT locations?

Austin , Houston , Dallas , Fort Worth , San Antonio , Mesquite , Amarillo , Bryan , Beaumont , Corpus Christi , Laredo , Pharr , El Paso , Euless , Lubbock , San Angelo , Yoakum , Lufkin , Paris , Denton , Galveston , Cedar Park , Brownwood , McKinney , Dumas , Odessa , Waco , Wichita Falls , Childress , College Station

TxDOT reviews

3.8

63% would recommend to a friend

(646 total reviews)

James M. Bass

48% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

TxDOT has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 646 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TxDOT 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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Reviews by job title

646 reviews

5.0

May 21, 2021

A company that cares

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TxDOT really cares about their employees. There are several opportunities in which an employee can grow, through training etc. TxDOT has a strong wellness program that focuses on the health of the employees. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department demonstrates their intentional strategies to train and coach at all levels to have a culture of inclusiveness. They have several Employee Resource Groups that assist with ensuring that employees have a sense of belonging and their voices are heard.

Cons

There are some companies who offer a higher pay scale.

1.0

May 16, 2021

This is a job for people with extra income

Transportation technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are the only good thing about this place

Cons

The pay is horrible for the amount of work you do

4.0

May 14, 2021

Great Place to Work With Opportunity

Deputy division director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to participate in agency initiatives; family-friendly

Cons

State agency bureaucracy; slow to embrace telework

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