Does First 5 Alameda County pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First 5 Alameda County employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First 5 Alameda County. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First 5 Alameda County?

63% of First 5 Alameda County employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First 5 Alameda County 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First 5 Alameda County?

Administrative Assistant (2) , Anonymous (2)

What are the pros of working at First 5 Alameda County according to real employee reviews?

"Decent pay and benefits, annual cola" ((in 3 reviews)); "There is no such thing as a silly question here, everyone is always happy to help or provide resources to get you on your way." ((in 2 reviews))

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First 5 Alameda County reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Kristin Spanos

49% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

First 5 Alameda County has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First 5 Alameda County employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

18 reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2025

Excellent workplace.

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart, hard working coworkers who care about the work you’re doing. Good benefits. Mission-oriented work.

Cons

Salaries could be a bit higher.

5.0

Apr 5, 2024

Great work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice coworkers, professional atmosphere, decent pay

Cons

In Alameda so not very accessible by public transit

5.0

Sep 15, 2022

Great organization, great people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Positive work environment - Employees believe in the organization’s mission - Many opportunities for professional development; access to trainings

Cons

Can’t really think of any

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