Does First Advantage pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Advantage employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Advantage. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Advantage?

42% of First Advantage employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Advantage 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Advantage?

Operations Analyst (91) , Customer Service Representative (39) , Senior Operations Analyst (29) , Operation Analyst (25) , Account Manager (19) , Verification Specialist (18) , Manager (17) , Analyst (14) , Sales (14) , Director (12) , Team Leader (12) , Customer Care Representative (10) , Customer Success Director (9) , Associate (8) , Specialist (8)

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

"Ability to work from home great people (below C" ((in 70 reviews)); "The people were great and it was interesting" ((in 56 reviews)); "Benefits were good." ((in 38 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good work environment to work" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"One of the worst management it has." ((in 71 reviews)); "Low pay that is packaged" ((in 40 reviews)); "Low salary and nothing else" ((in 33 reviews)); "The supervisor has no training skills or professionalism." ((in 21 reviews)); "Lots of leadership leaving" ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Advantage layoffs in 2026?

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

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First Advantage reviews

3.3

42% would recommend to a friend

(1,105 total reviews)

Scott Staples

67% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

First Advantage has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,105 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Advantage employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

May 8, 2026

Stable remote work, but low pay and no growth

Operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

stable remote ability to work in the office if you want

Cons

no development low salary sapience app that oversees your activity

First Advantage Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility of working remotely and the option to collaborate in the office. We also appreciate your perspective on development opportunities, compensation, and the use of tools like Sapience. We’re committed to continuously improving the employee experience and ensuring our tools and processes support our teams effectively. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights.

3.0

Apr 20, 2026

A great side job

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home , flexible shifts

Cons

Under valued salary, no job security

First Advantage Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad that you value the flexibility of working from home and flexible shifts. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and job security, and we continue to review these areas as part of our ongoing efforts to support and retain our employees. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

4.0

Apr 20, 2026

Good company

Associate customer experience specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is good compared to other companies

Cons

Work pressure is too high veels like

First Advantage Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you find the compensation competitive. We also recognize that periods of high workload can be challenging, and we continue to look for ways to better balance demands while supporting our teams. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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