Does First Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Bank. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Bank?

57% of First Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Bank 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Bank?

Personal Banker (10) , Teller (7) , Branch Manager (6) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (6) , Credit Analyst (4) , Bank Teller (3) , Personal Banker I (3) , Intern (2) , Personal Banker II (2)

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

"Great culture, which allows for you to do what’s best for the consumer" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great people to work for!" ((in 7 reviews)); "Benefits are good and fair price." ((in 5 reviews)); "1. Great culture 2. Excellent coworkers 3. Accessible management" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"A lot of drama in departments and new, bad management made things tense for folks" ((in 7 reviews)); "work hours could be a bit more flexible but its a bank and i know my manager does her best to accommodate which i appreciate" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low Pay for job titles." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is extremely unethical." ((in 5 reviews)); "The unprofessional behavior continued with the branch manager being extremely rude and quick to anger when told news she didn’t like." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Bank layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed First Bank locations?

Greensboro , Charlotte , Southern Pines , Troy , Greenville , Raleigh , Winston-Salem , Denver , Sanford , Ocean Isle Beach , Shallotte , Wilmington , Nashville , Winchester , Kansas City , Hazelwood , Saint Louis , Gilbert , Ardmore , Biscoe , Asheville , Dunn , Washington , Houston , Chattanooga , Pensacola , Greenville , Greensboro , Atlanta , Lakewood

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First Bank

First Bank reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

Michael Mayer

68% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

First Bank has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

123 reviews

5.0

Aug 6, 2025

Amazing

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good environment to work

Cons

Minimal cons at First Bank

5.0

May 27, 2025

Teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible and team was great to work with

Cons

Weekend hours and long hours

5.0

Apr 30, 2025

Great Culture, Great Company

Commercial loan processor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture and people who work for First Bank

Cons

Low pay and minimal raises limit growth and employee satisfaction

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Jobs at First Bank

Banking Operations & Process Analyst

Banking Operations & Process Analyst

Customer Support Specialist I

Greensboro, NC

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