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?

32% 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?

"great people to work with and knowledgeable managers" ((in 41 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is great" ((in 22 reviews)); "Salary is good." ((in 19 reviews)); "+ great coworkers" ((in 19 reviews)); "401k plus pension" ((in 16 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)); "Can't tell what upper management actually DO." ((in 24 reviews)); "No training, many open positions, fend for yourself." ((in 14 reviews)); "Leadership and management are either vague or unheard of." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours at times but overall very good" ((in 8 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

2.6

32% would recommend to a friend

(205 total reviews)

Brian X. Tierney

13% approve of CEO

20% 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

1.8

Senior management

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205 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Mar 19, 2014

Decent Co-op Program

Engineering co-op

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked in a nuclear plant. Got lots of cool experience. Pay is very good for a co-op and is based off your year in school and experience. If you show some initiative you'll have a much better overall experience.

Cons

Everyone seems miserable in the plant. Tons of paperwork. Overly bureaucratic--but I think this comes with the territory (i.e. the nuclear power industry).

3.0

Mar 17, 2014

Improvements Needed to Increase Productivity

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, pressure is not overwhelming most of the time, good facilities, bigger city job in a small city, easy commute.

Cons

Older male dominated top level management; Many policies are not well thought out and hinder efficient operations; Still struggling and slow at adopting and employing new technologies; Management doesn't listen well, and is out of touch with the front line workings.

2.0

Mar 7, 2014

Lineman

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only pros I see is the fact the the union is semi strong and keeps getting the union employees raises. They seem to treat us right also because of the union.

Cons

Upper management needs to open their eyes and actually get off their high horses and get back to cherishing its employees instead of looking at us like a number. First Energy has gotten to big for their britches.

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Meter Reader B - Local 2357

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Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

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