Does First Orion pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Orion employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Orion. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Orion?

78% of First Orion employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Orion 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Orion?

Software Engineer (13) , Senior Software Engineer (6) , Product Analyst (5) , Associate Software Engineer (4) , Data Verification (4) , Anonymous (3) , Data Verification Analyst (3) , Product Manager (3) , Analyst (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Cyber Security Intern (2) , Data Verification Intern (2) , Devops Engineer (2) , Executive Administrative Assistant (2) , Intern (2)

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

"The company has a great culture." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good people to work with and exciting industry to be in right now." ((in 19 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 16 reviews)); "Your actual coworkers are amazing and hard working." ((in 8 reviews)); "Transparent leadership." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Frequent layoffs" ((in 8 reviews)); "very nepotism ran." ((in 4 reviews)); "team communication is lacking for certain areas resulting in 'fires' that cause developers to have to work long hours because they were blindsided by production changes made by another team." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Orion layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed First Orion locations?

Little Rock , North Little Rock , Austin , Fort Worth , Arkansas City , Bellevue , Nlr

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First Orion reviews

4.1

78% would recommend to a friend

(142 total reviews)

Scott Hambuchen

87% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

First Orion has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 142 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The First Orion employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

142 reviews

3.0

Sep 18, 2025

Amazing Coworkers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hire rockstars - incredible people to work with.

Cons

Pay is low Frequent layoffs Poor leadership

First Orion Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback; we’re proud of our incredible team and remain focused on providing a supportive workplace, competitive growth opportunities, and continued investment in our people and leaders.

5.0

Sep 18, 2025

People First is 200% TRUE

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At First Orion, the “people first” value isn’t just a phrase—it’s something you genuinely feel every day. The company truly cares about employees’ well-being, creating an environment where you feel supported both personally and professionally. My leader is outstanding—approachable, encouraging, and invested in helping the team succeed. There’s a strong emphasis on learning and growth, with plenty of opportunities to develop new skills, take on challenges, and expand your career path. It’s rare to find a workplace that balances innovation with such a caring culture, but First Orion does exactly that.

Cons

I do not have anything negative to add here.

First Orion Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing such kind words, our People First value is at the core of everything we do, and we’re thrilled it shines through in your experience.

5.0

May 16, 2025

Outstanding Benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company paid benefits compete with the best in the business.

Cons

Not all employees are offered the same remote opportunities.

First Orion Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review! We believe in putting people first, and keeping our benefits package competitive contributes towards that goal!

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Jobs at First Orion

Solution Analyst

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Data Platform Architect

North Little Rock, AR

North Little Rock, AR

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