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 10 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "The culture is great." ((in 8 reviews)); "free work environment." ((in 5 reviews)); "The managers don't really know how to lead they like to chastise without you knowing why maybe they had an axe to grind some of it was just so petty." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Management is horrible!" ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay is average at best." ((in 6 reviews)); "There can be poor cooperation between departments which senior management does not transparently address." ((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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First Databank Reviews

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).

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Reviews by job title

96 reviews

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

Great company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible and understanding, respects work life balance

Cons

Two day a week in office policy

5.0

Sep 4, 2025

Great Company

Integration engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Remote flexibility. Management cares about your growth and gives you work in areas that interest you.

Cons

No cons, love working here

5.0

Feb 12, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance and good team members

Cons

None that come to mind

First Databank Response

11mo

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to know that you value our commitment to work-life balance and enjoy collaborating with our team. Your insights inspire us to enhance our supportive environment further. Together, let’s continue to achieve great things and foster a positive workplace culture!

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