Does First Databank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Databank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Databank. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Databank?

51% of First Databank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Databank 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Databank?

Research Associate (7) , Software Engineer (5) , Clinical Researcher (3) , Software Engineer(Internship) (3) , Analyst (2) , Database Developer (2) , Senior Clinical Researcher (2)

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

"Great people to work with in editorial department." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good Benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "The culture is great." ((in 8 reviews)); "Work life balance is the best I've ever had." ((in 5 reviews)); "free work environment." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Low pay for highly qualified people" ((in 7 reviews)); "Management is horrible!" ((in 6 reviews)); "Disappointing staff attitude and lack of career progression" ((in 3 reviews)); "Really poor leadership by her and the CEO and the head of HR to let this happen." ((in 3 reviews)); "The CEO is not a leader." ((in 1 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Databank redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.3

51% would recommend to a friend

(96 total reviews)

Bob Katter

52% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture and values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

First Databank has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 96 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Databank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

96 reviews

4.0

3 May 2024

Plenty of projects but minimal impact

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Interesting work that had plenty of projects and engagement

Cons

Too many bottlenecks allowing work to be completed quickly. Level of urgency was not seen either internally in the company or with the customers. Fintec obviously very different to work environments

First Databank Response

Thank you for your comments and sharing your experience at FDB . Great to hear you enjoyed interesting work with plenty of projects and engagement! Also, we appreciate being made aware of opportunities for improvement including, employee experience and process-flow. Thank you again for your comments and perspective.

3.0

25 Jan 2021

Standard 9-5

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

co workers were very friendly

Cons

overtime not paid to workers

First Databank Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found your co-workers to be very friendly. We take your concern about overtime pay seriously. Ensuring fair compensation for all our employees is a priority. Your input is important to us that we provide a fair and supportive work environment. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us. We appreciate your insights and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

13 Jan 2021

Overall good

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

standard offerings, team work, good staff

Cons

poor direction from senior managers at times but not more than usual

First Databank Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our standard offerings, and that teamwork was a positive experience. We acknowledge your concern about occasional poor direction from senior managers. We are committed to continually improving our leadership practices to provide clear and effective guidance. Your insights are valuable to us as we strive to enhance our management strategies and overall work environment. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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