Does Dallas pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dallas employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dallas. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dallas?

55% of Dallas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dallas 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dallas?

Manager (14) , Police Officer (14) , Office Assistant (6) , Recreation Assistant (6) , Coordinator (5) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Environmental Specialist (5) , Librarian (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Administrative Specialist II (4) , Assistant City Attorney (4) , Coordinator III (4) , Council Assistant (4) , Engineer Assistant (4) , Intern (4)

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

"Good benefits and help with family" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 30 reviews)); "Job Security is assured once confirmed" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great benefits and pension." ((in 16 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and women tend to earn less than men" ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor Management Slow Processes A Lot of Paperwork" ((in 26 reviews)); "Low salary compared to private sector" ((in 17 reviews)); "No leadership especially at the south east service center." ((in 12 reviews)); "Little or no training , Weak Management" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Dallas layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.6

55% would recommend to a friend

(483 total reviews)

Michael S. Rawlings

48% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

Dallas has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 483 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dallas 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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483 reviews

5.0

Jun 5, 2026

Great experience in a challenging downtown environment

Gis analyst iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

City of Dallas is a great place to gain experience

Cons

Downtown politics, event traffic, parking is difficult

5.0

May 12, 2026

Great company depending on department

Gis analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team Lots of cool projects Telework available depending on department

Cons

Political drama Traffic to downtown is crazy

1.0

May 7, 2026

Medical coverage is a plus, but no overtime for nights

Safety officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

medical coverage, and remote working are available

Cons

No overtime for night teaching

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