Does Wolverhampton City Council pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Wolverhampton City Council employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Wolverhampton City Council. This rating has improved by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Wolverhampton City Council?

56% of Wolverhampton City Council employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Wolverhampton City Council 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Wolverhampton City Council?

Teacher (4) , Social Worker (3) , Business Analyst (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Advisor (2) , Intern (2) , Project Manager (2) , Strengthening families worker (2) , Work Coach (2)

What are the pros of working at Wolverhampton City Council according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay compared to other local authorities" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good people in the department" ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible working to support me and my family" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Wolverhampton City Council according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management by line manager" ((in 11 reviews)); "Overworked, bad managers who say yes to everything, lazy incompetent stakeholders." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours and not enough positive feedback" ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor senior leadership and limited opportunities" ((in 3 reviews)); "the pro rata salary can be low" ((in 3 reviews))

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Good council. - Social Worker Wolverhampton City Council Employee Review

4.0

17 Sept 2025

Social worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balence, felt supported.

Cons

Not enough staff or resources.

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4.0

11 May 2026

Council officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I enjoy working at Wolverhampton Council and senior leadership are great - everyone feels equal in the office.

Cons

Reform councillors. Middle management can be frustrating. Lots of staff waiting to retire blocking jobs for competent people.

4.0

9 Mar 2026

Strengthening families worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible working good benefits Good home life balance

Cons

Not always progression offered to lower skilled

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Jobs at Wolverhampton City Council

Assistant Team Manager

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£52K - £57K /yr

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Director of City Development

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£116K - £140K /yr

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Customer Service Contact Centre Manager

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£52K - £57K /yr

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Corporate Solicitor/Barrister

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£52K - £57K /yr

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Arboriculture Supervisor

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£44K - £49K /yr

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