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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Advantage?

44% 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?

"Ability to work from home great people (below C" ((in 71 reviews)); "The people were great and it was interesting" ((in 58 reviews)); "Benefits were good." ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good culture and company values" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"One of the worst management it has." ((in 67 reviews)); "Low pay that is packaged" ((in 42 reviews)); "low salary for language speakers" ((in 35 reviews)); "The supervisor has no training skills or professionalism." ((in 23 reviews)); "Lots of leadership leaving" ((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

First Advantage reviews

3.3

44% 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

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

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

4.0

Jan 28, 2016

I still like it here

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I joined the company 24 months ago and it has really changed for the good since I started. Great environment in Atlanta. They seem to be making investments to make it better to work and do my job. The people are really nice too and my manager helps me and my team.

Cons

There have been growing pains that are getting much better. Some of the legacy people are not very good and they need to move on. They drag our team down.

First Advantage Response

10y

Thanks for your thoughtful review! We believe in our vision, and with the help of our valued employees, we can continue to transform the industry. Many thanks!

1.0

Jan 26, 2016

Horror Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Never saw one, not one.

Cons

Worked in the Scottsdale office as a Data Analyst. My manager was an intimidating bully control freak. A body builder he liked to through his weight around and on several experiences looked like he was going to hit me or assault me because I didn't roll over as he demeaned and insulted me. His boss looked the other way. The group was full of dysfunction and games. The people there should be committed to an asylum.

3.0

Jan 24, 2016

Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, environment and friendly atmosphere..

Cons

Salary package and increment and growth not up to mark.. Incentive plans are never benefiting..

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