Does Boulder County pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boulder County employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boulder County. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Boulder County?

72% of Boulder County employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Boulder County 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Boulder County?

Administrative Technician (3) , Corpsmember (3) , Manager (3) , Program Specialist II (3) , Real Estate Appraiser (3) , Accountant (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Caseworker (2) , Intern (2) , Planner (2) , Specialist (2) , Therapist (2) , Transportation Planner (2)

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

"Some really good people here" ((in 13 reviews)); "Motivated Employees and awesome coworkers, who love what they do." ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent work environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible work schedule for in" ((in 4 reviews)); "Had some good managers." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Management is horrible." ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay is competitive in the market but government does not always pay as well as the private sector." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low salary." ((in 3 reviews)); "Leadership is not held accountable." ((in 3 reviews))

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Boulder County Reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(131 total reviews)

Elise Jones, Matt Jones, and Deb Gardner

60% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture and values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Boulder County has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 131 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Boulder County employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

131 reviews

1.0

7 Jan 2023

Good coworkers, terrible management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Kind, caring team Opportunities to help community

Cons

Toxic management Lack of onboarding training HR isn't responsive to clear violations of employment law Poor compensation for new staff Little opportunity to advance High burnout Majority of experienced staff have resigned

2.0

7 Jul 2021

Important work; cultural landmines

Communication specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great to do important work with the community. Varied and interesting work.

Cons

Not an inclusive or accepting organization. Double standards in hiring processes and policies. Heavy workload with limited resources.

5.0

20 Jun 2018

Best Place I've Ever Worked!!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

They take great care of their employees here. I've never worked for a place that treats the staff so well. There is little to no drama. Management talks to you like an equal instead of someone beneath them. Even the County Commissioners will stop in the hallway and say hello. It's refreshing to work in a place that actually walk's the talk. Respect is demonstrated each and every day with management and staff alike. I've never been happier in a work environment in my entire life, and working for Boulder County has been a truly rewarding experience. They actually promote from within and invest in the career growth and development of each individual within the organization.

Cons

The only con is they don't pay the staff a livable wage for the area. Myself and most of my coworkers live in area's south of Denver and commute up. I did the math and figured out that as an employee starting out in 2017 at an entry level position I earn 35% less than an employee starting out in 1985 did in the same position when inflation is factored in. With the cost of living increasing so drastically, wages need to be increased dramatically if Boulder County intends on recruiting competitively in the current job market. A 2% cost of living raise doesn't go very far when the cost of living goes up 30%. If Boulder County increased their employee pay at the same rate of inflation within the housing market, they'd attract A LOT more quality employees. Benefits are GREAT, but pay is way too low.

Boulder County Response

Thank you for your review! We are proud of our drama-free workplace, and while the cost of living has increased in the Denver Metropolitan Area over the past few years, we are proud that we offer great benefits and competitive salary.

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