Does Manatee County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Manatee County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Manatee County Government. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Manatee County Government?

50% of Manatee County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Manatee County Government 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Manatee County Government?

Manager (4) , Charge Paramedic (3) , Intern (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Analyst (2) , Coordinator (2) , Laboratory Technician (2) , Librarian (2) , Library Assistant (2) , Lifeguard (2) , Multimodal Transportation Planner (2) , Operations Manager (2) , Procurement Specialist (2) , Project Manager (2) , Property Management (2)

What are the pros of working at Manatee County Government according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and wellness programs are good." ((in 27 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers" ((in 7 reviews)); "Enjoyed my time at the county and enjoyed the great benefits." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great Benefits plan for employees and time off" ((in 5 reviews)); "People were nice and friendly." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Manatee County Government according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low for area" ((in 13 reviews)); "Low salary compared to cost of living in the area." ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 4 reviews)); "Horrible, depressing work environment." ((in 3 reviews)); "Not much communication between mgmt and staff" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Manatee County Government redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(116 total reviews)

Dr. Scott Hopes

15% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Diversity and inclusion

2.7

Culture and values

2.5

Senior management

Manatee County Government has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 116 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Manatee County Government employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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116 reviews

3.0

9 June 2026

Benefits and work-life balance vary by department

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, good work life balance.

Cons

The experience depends on assignment/department.

5.0

7 June 2026

Great district, but testing pressure is challenging

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great district to work for.

Cons

Hard to see the kids testing so much but that comes down from the state.

2.0

12 Apr 2026

The Peter Principle in practice.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Public service, helping the public, being a good steward of tax funds, making a difference in your field.

Cons

Poor to terrible management, lack of accountability, unethical practices.

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Benefits and work-life balance vary by department

Great district, but testing pressure is challenging

The Peter Principle in practice.

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