Does Multnomah County pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Multnomah County employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Multnomah County. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Multnomah County?

71% of Multnomah County employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Multnomah County 4.1 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 Multnomah County?

Office Assistant (12) , Office Assistant II (6) , Intern (5) , Project Manager (5) , Budget Analyst (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Library Assistant (3) , Manager (3) , CM1 (2) , Case Manager (2) , Case Manager II (2) , Certified Medical Assistant (2) , Corrections Technician (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Director (2)

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

"The benefits are great!" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 20 reviews)); "The pay is good, and because you are in a union environment, you get "stuck" from looking outside because the pay continues to rise." ((in 18 reviews)); "Great work life balance at this employer" ((in 6 reviews)); "I love my coworkers and the benefits are great." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Management is horrible, they don’t know how to do their job" ((in 13 reviews)); "Too many managers on top level then actual employees which makes it hard to do the job" ((in 7 reviews)); "HR and upper management are basically robots." ((in 7 reviews)); "Pay is not competitive, leadership trys to change culture without changing people, does not work." ((in 6 reviews)); "Politics and office politics are important to stay out of to enjoy job unless you like that sort of stuff" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Multnomah County redundancies in 2026?

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

Multnomah County Reviews

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3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(231 total reviews)

Jessica Vega Pederson

23% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Culture and values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Multnomah County has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 231 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Multnomah 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

231 reviews

2.0

20 Mar 2019

Few really caring people...lots of politics, no real “diversity”

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I’ve worked with some truly caring individuals that work directly with the community and that gives me hope. There are staff that goes above and beyond in everything that they do, regardless if they get recognized for it or not.

Cons

No real diversity or inclusion. It’s a joke. There’s “plans” and “discussions” of it but no real action. Middle management and director leaders have no communication skills, will not say hi to you if you have nothing to offer them. Full of nepotism and Politics. Very hard to advance, no employee growth. Many microagressions with poor HR relations to tend to grievances. Difficult to talk to managers about problems when they are not hired for the right reasons, if you move up easily it’s about who you know. Discriminated against and are retaliated against if seen talking against something that you feel are microagressions. No accountability for leaders, hurtful staff, and ghosting of union when they are needed. Workload is insane and no support given, staff is overworked and underpaid.

Multnomah County Response

7y

We appreciate you taking the time to recognize some of the great staff you worked with as well as voice your concerns about your experiences with management at the County. In January 2019, the county adopted its first countywide Workforce Equity Strategic Plan. This plan creates new accountability around the ways in which we recruit, retain and develop our workforce and emphasizes a heightened expectation of leadership. We are also in the process of building a Leadership Development and Accountability Program and we'd love to hear more about your experience. If you are receptive to sharing more, please email central.human.resources@multco.us.

1.0

6 Mar 2017

Business Services (DCHS) - Multnomah County

Financial technician

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Good place to start a career and learn about government - Multnomah has a great internal training program - The experience looks good in your resume when looking for jobs

Cons

- Not a good place to settle - Nepotism and favoritism plays a role when moving up - Incompetent managers makes you feel more intelligent, but you will be making as little money compared to them - Too many managers on top level then actual employees which makes it hard to do the job - Don't value employee concerns

Multnomah County Response

9y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Feedback like this helps us focus on areas to improve. Should you be interested in discussing the specifics of your concerns further, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Human Resources manager of the department. We strive to create a positive, equitable work environment that is respectful of all employees and the public we serve.

2.0

30 Oct 2018

Senior Office Assistant

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, some good people.

Cons

Very political/social environment, lots of favoritism and nepotism. Union organization is a joke where hiring/support is concerned. If they like you on a strictly personal level, regardless of work performance, you will succeed. If you look to be rewarded for hard work or good work ethics, not the place to be.

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