Does Blue Bird pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Blue Bird employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Blue Bird. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Blue Bird?

48% of Blue Bird employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Blue Bird 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Blue Bird?

General Laborer (4) , Welder (4) , Assembly Line Worker (3) , Design Engineer (3) , Production Supervisor (3) , Accountant (2) , Analyst (2) , Automotive Painter (2) , Data Analyst Intern (2) , Financial Analyst (2) , Material Planner (2) , Production Worker (2) , Purchasing Category Manager (2)

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

"Good people easy to work with" ((in 7 reviews)); "The factory was local and offered good benefits." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great company culture and coworkers make you feel supported" ((in 5 reviews)); "Everyone in the Marketing department and plant is very nice." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The hours were long and sometimes I didn't feel appreciated." ((in 3 reviews)); "No work/life balance." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Blue Bird layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Blue Bird locations?

Fort Valley , Macon , New York , Detroit , Delaware , Baltimore , Hawkinsville , Americus , Byron , Warner Robins

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Blue Bird reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(128 total reviews)

Phil Horlock

65% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture & values

Blue Bird has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 128 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Blue Bird employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

Parent or family caregiver

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Reviews by job title

128 reviews

2.0

Dec 28, 2016

Temp

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Summer is the Best!!!! Plenty of overtime to go around really benefits you for those extra hours.

Cons

During plant closing on and off after summer having to fight with unemployment payments and wondering when you will get paid is difficult.

3.0

Oct 15, 2016

Fabrication Tech.

Fabrication technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gave me the opportunity to have employment

Cons

I'm currently working there as a Non permanent employee without insurance or vacation time are anyother full time advantages....I will have to be there the minimum of two years before I can even apply for a full time position

2.0

Sep 20, 2016

Life goes on

Assembly line worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of work/hours if that's what you want

Cons

YOU are Temple for 1 1/2 to 2 years and you top out around 22$ an hour

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Jobs at Blue Bird

Machinist/Tool Die Maker