Does FirstEnergy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FirstEnergy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FirstEnergy. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstEnergy?

33% of FirstEnergy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstEnergy 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstEnergy?

Customer Service Representative (37) , Engineer (28) , Business Analyst (27) , Supervisor (18) , Analyst (13) , Manager (11) , Intern (10) , Meter Reader (10) , Project Manager (10) , Transmission Systems Operator (9) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (8) , Customer Service (7) , Engineer II (7) , Journeyman Lineman (6) , Lineman (6)

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

"Good Benefits and Paid Time Off" ((in 72 reviews)); "great people to work with and knowledgeable managers" ((in 42 reviews)); "+ great coworkers" ((in 19 reviews)); "Salary is good." ((in 18 reviews)); "Employees were great" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Poor management, old thinking with no new blood, required tools ofr job not present." ((in 30 reviews)); "upper management at local operating companies do not care about employees" ((in 25 reviews)); "No work life balance here" ((in 22 reviews)); "FE quietly changed how our performance reviews are handled and how our bonuses are paid out… we originally weren’t supposed to get a bonus for 2024 but after they announced layoffs I guess they wanted to throw in a sweetener." ((in 13 reviews)); "Leadership and management are either vague or unheard of." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about FirstEnergy layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed FirstEnergy locations?

Akron , Reading , Fairmont , Cleveland , Shippingport , Greensburg , Perry , Morristown , Morgantown , Toledo , Oak Harbor , Erie , Fairlawn , Haywood , Brecksville , Youngstown , Pittsburgh , Dover , Holmdel , Jersey City , Dallas , Charleston , Martinsburg , Elyria , Columbus , Akron , Charleroi , Williamsport , Asbury , Boonton

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FirstEnergy reviews

2.7

33% would recommend to a friend

(636 total reviews)

Brian X. Tierney

14% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.2

Culture & values

1.9

Senior management

FirstEnergy has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 636 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The FirstEnergy employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

636 reviews

4.0

Jun 20, 2011

Corporate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is fair compared to the regon. The office is professional. It is nice to work in an office filled with good people.

Cons

FirstEnergy can require a lot of overtime. Overtime can require a lot of weekend face time. FirstEnergy does not always acknowledge the extra effort.

1.0

Jun 15, 2011

Very Dull.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Starting Compensation is fair, but overall you are not compensated fairly.

Cons

management does not care about you.

2.0

May 9, 2011

Relocaters Beware

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment, decent pay. The group I worked in was great. For the most part, not too much trouble in day to day work.

Cons

Upper management not truthful about the state of the company. They relocate you, make you sign a contract to stay then lay you off before the contract ends. HR cannot be trusted. They will lie and tell you that they will pay to tie up your loose ends when you get laid off and renege at the last minute. I would not trust this company one bit. If you are very sick and have to go on medical, the company nurse will hound you and your doctor until you come back. It doesn't matter if you are getting paid or not. FMLA means nothing. Working storm can be a problem. You are expected to work 16 hours shifts with only 8 hours off. If you live further away, expect that to cut into your rest time. Also the company will send people off for public safety alone. Not a good thing because if something happens to you no one will know until you don't show up for work.

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Jobs at FirstEnergy

Transitional Meter Reader - IJ-0654

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