Does First Advantage pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Advantage employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Advantage. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Advantage?

43% of First Advantage employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Advantage 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Advantage?

Operations Analyst (91) , Customer Service Representative (39) , Senior Operations Analyst (29) , Operation Analyst (25) , Account Manager (19) , Verification Specialist (18) , Manager (17) , Analyst (14) , Sales (14) , Director (12) , Team Leader (12) , Customer Care Representative (10) , Customer Success Director (9) , Associate (8) , Specialist (8)

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

"Flexible work from home but that is going away." ((in 75 reviews)); "The people were great and it was interesting" ((in 60 reviews)); "Benefits were good." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good culture and company values" ((in 30 reviews)); "good work environment for the employees" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"One of the worst management it has." ((in 68 reviews)); "Low pay that is packaged" ((in 39 reviews)); "low salary for language speakers" ((in 36 reviews)); "Poor leadership and management." ((in 23 reviews)); "No training." ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Advantage layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed First Advantage locations?

Atlanta , Bolingbrook , Indianapolis , Saint Petersburg , Fishers , Chicago , New York , Alpharetta , Sandy Springs , Dallas , Houston , Independence , Scottsdale , Columbus , Fort Lauderdale , Bloomfield , New Brunswick , Birmingham , Lockport , Gordonsville , Chesapeake , Yorktown , Kansas City , Queensbury , Rochester , Milwaukee , Fort Apache , Lake Havasu City , Detroit , Troy

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First Advantage reviews

3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(1,108 total reviews)

Scott Staples

69% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

First Advantage has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,108 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Advantage employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

Amazing work ethics

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great support management and team.

Cons

Only work from home. No annual team meeting

First Advantage Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that you've had strong support from management and your team. And we appreciate your note about work‑from‑home limitations and the absence of annual team meetings. We encourage you to explore some of the other ways we have to connect with colleagues, like the virtual events hosted by our Employee Impact Groups (EIGs) and our global town halls. Insights like yours help us identify opportunities to strengthen connection and collaboration. Thank you for sharing your perspective and helping us continue improving the employee experience.

3.0

Jan 24, 2026

Okay

Screening associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent job but not many benefits

Cons

Pay not great, expected to do a lot for not much

First Advantage Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you felt your job was generally positive, and we appreciate you sharing areas where we can improve. We understand your concerns regarding compensation and workload expectations. Your feedback is important, and we are continually reviewing our practices to ensure that employees feel supported and valued.

5.0

Jan 21, 2026

good

Associate software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very good work culture in the company

Cons

nothing bad in this company but pay less

First Advantage Response

5mo

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoy the work culture. We deeply care about creating a positive and supportive environment and it's great to hear that it resonates with you. We also appreciate your honesty regarding compensation. Feedback like yours helps us continue evaluating how we can grow as an organization. Your voice matters, and we’re grateful you took the time to share your experience. Thank you for being a valued part of our team.

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