Does First Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 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?

60% of First Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Bank 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Bank?

Banking Specialist (17) , Teller (5) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Bank Teller (3) , Banker (3) , Banking Specialist II (3) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (3) , Customer Service Representative I (3) , Operations (3) , Personal Banker (3) , Vice President (3) , Banking Specialist I (2) , Banking Specialist III (2) , Branch Manager (2) , Customer Service Supervisor (2)

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

"Some great people here at First Bank!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good benefits and good stability" ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay is competitive with good bonus structure." ((in 8 reviews)); "Mentally stable and friendly coworkers" ((in 4 reviews)); "Very collaborative and friendly work environment" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"poor management." ((in 9 reviews)); "Additional training management for new hires" ((in 6 reviews)); "If you are a branch manager and want to move up in Texas you are very limited to what your next step should be with the company." ((in 5 reviews)); "No Room for Advancement" ((in 5 reviews)); "The salaries aren't as high as other banks; the various systems and software is fairly old, compared to peer banks" ((in 4 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?

Saint Louis , Hazelwood , Los Angeles , Creve Coeur , San Francisco , Florissant , Wentzville , Charlotte , Long Beach , Concord , Santa Maria , Chicago , Dinwiddie , Arnold , Saint Charles , Southern Pines , Plano , Richardson , McComb , San Juan , England , Lexington , Memphis , Murfreesboro , Beverly Hills , Encino , Gardena , Irvine , Newport Beach , Orange

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First Bank reviews

3.8

60% would recommend to a friend

(176 total reviews)

Mikel Williamson

92% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

First Bank has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 176 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

176 reviews

5.0

Feb 1, 2014

Great place to work.

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees are very nice and easy to work with and the management is amazing. They have a lot of training provided to their employees. Also, the customers are the kindest people ever, it makes going to work enjoyable.

Cons

Some employees/supervisors can be disorganized which makes it harder on other employees when they have to clean up the mess. But this is very minimal.

2.0

Jul 28, 2013

Good place to work.

Regional account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with.

Cons

Didn't care for my manager.

4.0

Feb 15, 2013

Good place to work

Banking support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salaries are low but treat employees well. Good benefits.

Cons

Family owned which makes it quirky at times.

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