Does First Student pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Student employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Student. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Student?

68% of First Student employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Student 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Student?

School Bus Driver (493) , Graduate Student (365) , Software Engineer (195) , Bus Driver (165) , Driver (125) , Student Worker (67) , Data Entry (63) , Software Developer (59) , Internship (51) , Working Student (45) , Intern (43) , PhD Student (33) , Web Developer (30) , Bus Monitor (25) , Mechanical Engineer (25)

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

"Pay is good and they are flexible with hours" ((in 166 reviews)); "Worth ethics is good and people are supporting" ((in 122 reviews)); "Nice working place and good environment" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good Work life balance all time" ((in 42 reviews)); "CDL Training for later use in life" ((in 37 reviews))

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

"Bad management but now its good" ((in 109 reviews)); "Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefitNot enough hour No benefit" ((in 84 reviews)); "Low salary and no retaining of interns" ((in 77 reviews)); "Hours are long and do not let you sleep." ((in 54 reviews)); "Our location experience a very difficult 1 year period of changing managers 3" ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Student layoffs in 2026?

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

First Student reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(3,734 total reviews)

John Kenning

72% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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First Student has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,734 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Student employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews

4.0

Apr 6, 2024

Pay

Bus assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s works well for grad students

Cons

Can not think of any.

5.0

Apr 4, 2024

Good

None given to me

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning opportunities and getting very good grades

Cons

Finishing my degree and need a year of work experience

5.0

Apr 1, 2024

A review of my experience

Physical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Reliable transportation services for students. 2. Well-maintained buses ensuring safety during transit. 3. Professional and courteous drivers. 4. Convenient scheduling options for pick-up and drop-off. 5. Affordable pricing compared to alternative transportation options.

Cons

1. Inconsistent scheduling or timing issues. 2. Occasional maintenance issues with buses leading to delays. 3. Limited flexibility in routes or coverage areas. 4. Communication challenges with the company regarding changes or updates. 5. Pricing may be higher compared to other transportation options in some areas.

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