Does FirstEnergy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FirstEnergy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FirstEnergy. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstEnergy?

31% of FirstEnergy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstEnergy 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstEnergy?

Customer Service Representative (37) , Engineer (28) , Business Analyst (27) , Supervisor (19) , Analyst (13) , Manager (11) , Intern (10) , Meter Reader (10) , Project Manager (10) , Transmission Systems Operator (9) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (8) , Customer Service (7) , Engineer II (7) , Journeyman Lineman (6) , Lineman (6)

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

"great people to work with and knowledgeable managers" ((in 42 reviews)); "Work / Life Balance is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary is good." ((in 19 reviews)); "+ great coworkers" ((in 17 reviews)); "Employees were great" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Poor management, old thinking with no new blood, required tools ofr job not present." ((in 33 reviews)); "upper management at local operating companies do not care about employees" ((in 25 reviews)); "Bad leadership, just laid off a ton of people but are giving raises to top executives and promoting more officers." ((in 14 reviews)); "FE quietly changed how our performance reviews are handled and how our bonuses are paid out… we originally weren’t supposed to get a bonus for 2024 but after they announced layoffs I guess they wanted to throw in a sweetener." ((in 12 reviews)); "No training, many open positions, fend for yourself." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about FirstEnergy layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed FirstEnergy locations?

Akron , Reading , Fairmont , Cleveland , Shippingport , Greensburg , Perry , Morristown , Morgantown , Toledo , Oak Harbor , Erie , Fairlawn , Haywood , Brecksville , Youngstown , Pittsburgh , Dover , Holmdel , Jersey City , Dallas , Charleston , Martinsburg , Elyria , Columbus , Akron , Charleroi , Williamsport , Asbury , Boonton

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FirstEnergy reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(639 total reviews)

Brian X. Tierney

13% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.2

Culture & values

1.8

Senior management

FirstEnergy has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 639 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The FirstEnergy employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

639 reviews

4.0

Sep 1, 2015

Good Pay, good coworkers

Desktop support analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay. Fairly Laid back environment. Hours were up to you within reason other than the dreadful help desk.

Cons

Conservative culture, occasional night shift. Help desk.

4.0

Aug 24, 2015

Summer Intern

Engineering intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leaned a lot just from being exposed to the industry.

Cons

Unorganized, no clear objective other than to take initiative.

4.0

Aug 16, 2015

First energy

Journeyman lineman chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job is personally fulfilling results oriented good pay and safe working conditions

Cons

Poor benefits, no overtime, and no trust in its employees even those who enjoy their jobs

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Jobs at FirstEnergy

Meter Reader - Physical - WV Meter Services - Fairmont White Hall Service Center

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