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?

"Good benefits and vacation time" ((in 68 reviews)); "great people to work with and knowledgeable managers" ((in 40 reviews)); "Salary is good." ((in 22 reviews)); "+ great coworkers" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 16 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 31 reviews)); "No work life balance here" ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about employee morale." ((in 23 reviews)); "Constant layoffs." ((in 13 reviews)); "Leadership and management are either vague or unheard of." ((in 10 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

FirstEnergy reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(207 total reviews)

Brian X. Tierney

13% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

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4.0

Sep 13, 2017

Decent but could be better

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great salary prospects, advancement, learning opportunities. The people in general are great.

Cons

you are just a number. Micromanaging happens daily. So many rules and procedures you can barely get any work done.

4.0

Sep 3, 2017

Supervisor Regional Engineering

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting and challenging work, always something new to learn. Good pay and decent benefits. Good people to work with.

Cons

Expected to be available 24/7. Not paid for overtime or for storm duty.

3.0

Aug 20, 2017

Engineer III

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent salary and benefits. Schedule was really flexible. Lots of learning opportunities to move up the ladder

Cons

Lack of professional development opportunities and organized training

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Decent but could be better

Supervisor Regional Engineering

Engineer III

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