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

"Pay was good and it was consistent" ((in 165 reviews)); "Not a bad place to work the people are great and hours are good for moms." ((in 120 reviews)); "CDL Training for later use in life" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good Work life balance all time" ((in 38 reviews)); "good friends and culture and subjects" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Bad management but now its good" ((in 111 reviews)); "Low salary and no retaining of interns" ((in 81 reviews)); "Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefitNot enough hour No benefit" ((in 78 reviews)); "Long hours and boring work" ((in 56 reviews)); "Very difficult company to work for umess you have a good manager." ((in 24 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

(3,735 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 3,735 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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5.0

Apr 1, 2024

A review of my experience

Physical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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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.

3.0

Mar 29, 2024

Facial emotional recognition

Embedded software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

As I am fresher I am waiting for reputed company

Cons

I am flexible to work with embedded system

3.0

Mar 28, 2024

Pay raises take extended period of time to get once your approved

Maintenance technician

Recommend

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The shops are nice and most of the equipment is newer. They also pay for all of the test for ASE certification and you receive an hourly pay raise for every certification you get.

Cons

Its takes weeks. Even months to receive a pay raise after it’s Ben approved

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