Is Builders FirstSource a good company to work for?

Builders FirstSource has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 809 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Builders FirstSource to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Builders FirstSource have been left by employees working as Anonymous , Class A Truck Driver and Sales .

Does Builders FirstSource pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Builders FirstSource employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Builders FirstSource. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Builders FirstSource?

61% of Builders FirstSource employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Builders FirstSource 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Builders FirstSource?

Inside Sales Representative (39) , Anonymous (28) , Outside Sales Representative (24) , Sales (14) , Truck Driver (14) , Manager (11) , Production Assembler (11) , Sales Associate (11) , Class A Truck Driver (10) , Load Builder (9) , Office Administrator (9) , Forklift Operator (8) , General Manager (8) , Inside Sales (8) , Material Handler (8)

What are the pros of working at Builders FirstSource according to real employee reviews?

"benefits are good but should be offered at time of hire without wait period" ((in 63 reviews)); "Good pay and they work with your schedule when needed" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Good coworkers and stuff like that" ((in 18 reviews)); "Nice manager and friendly" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Builders FirstSource according to real employee reviews?

"Training is minimal and needs improvement." ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours starting from 6am" ((in 17 reviews)); "Upper management is happy to manage by email but does little to support." ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours due to lack of planning/communication." ((in 11 reviews)); "Communication, corporate structure, transparency, benefit cost structure" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Builders FirstSource layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Builders FirstSource locations?

Dallas , Denver , Houston , Charlotte , San Diego , Colorado Springs , Jacksonville , Irving , Pensacola , Raleigh , Cedar Park , Tampa , Atlanta , Austin , Schertz , Knoxville , Orlando , Manassas , Broken Arrow , Modesto , Las Vegas , Freeport , Groveland , Plant City , Charleston , Morrow , West Jordan , New York , College Station , Carrollton

Builders FirstSource reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(772 total reviews)

Peter Jackson

76% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (772 reviews)

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Builders FirstSource has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 772 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Builders FirstSource employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

772 reviews

5.0

Jan 1, 2023

Where you want to be

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I haven’t been here for very long yet, but I’m already so glad that I left my job and joined the team here. The people who work here are awesome, and I’ve already built some great relationships. The new hire training here is also incredible, and made the onboarding process very smooth.

Cons

Starting at a new job is difficult. Focus on the good!

5.0

Dec 31, 2022

Great company with transparency

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good communication, very respectful, highly collaborative, clear goals, good benefits

Cons

Can get redundant from time to time

5.0

Dec 31, 2022

Stress-free

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like that there’s never any doubt or uncertainty about what needs to be done. Management rules this company with clear, common-sense policies, which leads to one of the most stress-free jobs I’ve ever had.

Cons

None! This is a great company to work for.

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