Does Memphis pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Memphis employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Memphis. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Memphis?

65% of Memphis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Memphis 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Memphis?

Police Officer (21) , Firefighter/Paramedic (4) , Urban Fellow (4) , Police (3) , Police Radio Dispatcher (3) , Accountant (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Analista (2) , Analyst (2) , Assistant City Attorney (2) , Attorney (2) , Detective (2) , Division Chief (2) , Firefighter (2) , Firefighter/EMT (2)

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

"Pay is good." ((in 17 reviews)); "good benefits and pleasant environment" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers" ((in 5 reviews)); "Met so great people and learn about about the city as well as the police force!" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great opportunity to serve the public" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Management is clueless from majority Lt's above." ((in 8 reviews)); "Being that it's a City job, I don't think the salaries in managing positions are as high as they might be in the private sector." ((in 5 reviews)); "Higher turnover rates , lack of interest for employees and few opportunities for advancement" ((in 4 reviews)); "City instituted a 1 percent raise last year, which is the first raise in the last 8 years." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Memphis redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)

Jim Strickland

64% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Memphis has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Memphis 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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193 reviews

2.0

May 20, 2026

City fails to care for employees despite decent pay

Wastewater operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Ok it could be better!!

Cons

No raises the city has fallen short on taking care of their employees

4.0

Jan 26, 2026

You'll get experience

Police officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Encounter experiences in a year others dont see in a lifetime.

Cons

Your view on life will change.

3.0

Dec 13, 2025

LSA

Library customer service assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great PTO, Holidays off, and great work life balance.

Cons

Low pay for the work you do.

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