Does UniFirst pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UniFirst employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UniFirst. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UniFirst?

62% of UniFirst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UniFirst 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UniFirst?

Outside Sales Representative (465) , Sales Representative (316) , Sales Manager (126) , Route Sales Representative (93) , RSR Route Sales Representative (77) , Sales Consultant (60) , Customer Service Representative (51) , Sales (51) , Route Service Representative (33) , District Service Manager (29) , Manager (26) , Branch Manager (24) , Senior Sales Consultant (24) , Route Service Manager (19) , Sales Associate (19)

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

"Great training...if you are looking for a true pound the pavement type of job and earning your battle scars." ((in 200 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401k." ((in 150 reviews)); "Good pay and atmosphere hard work but you can make a career getting the right route" ((in 144 reviews)); "The people are great and very helpful in terms of training." ((in 126 reviews)); "Great Culture and very supportive" ((in 92 reviews))

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

"Poor management and unrealistic expectations." ((in 144 reviews)); "Long hours in the service department but I guess that's why e make the big bucks." ((in 92 reviews)); "Managers don’t hold drivers account for stinking at their jobs AKA not taking customers the right stuff or not taking them enough." ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about sales reps." ((in 37 reviews)); "You put in long hours anywhere from 55" ((in 29 reviews))

What are employees saying about UniFirst redundancies in 2026?

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

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Peaks and valleys, but stick with it, and you'll be rewarded. - Manager UniFirst Employee Review

5.0

28 Apr 2012

Manager

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Pros

Great benefits package, profit sharing, 401k match of 4%, lots of opportunity to move up, personable CEO, decent pay, one of the top companies in the industry, culture that breeds creativity, great co-workers, great support from corporate departments, excellent training, competitive atmosphere.

Cons

-Hours can be long regardless of what department you work in. -Typical corporate management structure leads to miscommunication between corporate and local level employees. -Bad hires can bring down an entire team. -Management does a poor job of removing bad hires. -Not a glamorous company. -EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON YOUR LOCATION and LOCATION'S GM/BM!

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5.0

27 Apr 2026

Facility service sales representative

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Pros

Amazing company to work for. They changed my life and gave me an opportunity to learn a lot about B2B Sales.

Cons

No cons at this time.

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Thank you for your continued service and dedication at UniFirst! We appreciate your feedback.

4.0

3 Jul 2026

Cdr customer development

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Pros

Upper management genuinely cares about their team, and the hiring process is simple and straightforward. Base pay and the monthly stipend are both fair, and I appreciate the company's structure — questions get answered quickly, and you have dedicated team member support. I also like that the role is self-managing, with CDR handling pricing and deal structuring so you can focus on your own performance. Overall, this company really takes care of its employees.

Cons

The pay structure for this role is a bit unique — after a sale closes, the CDR earns commission for the first few months, and then commission transitions over to the drive team. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, just an observation, and I'm not knocking the company for it. All in all, I had a wonderful experience at UniFirst.

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