Does First Guaranty pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Guaranty employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Guaranty. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Guaranty?

46% of First Guaranty employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Guaranty 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Guaranty?

Relationship Banker (7) , Credit Analyst (4) , Bank Teller (3) , Branch Manager (3) , Assistant Manager (2) , Credit Analyst I (2) , Graphic Designer (2) , Resource Associate (2) , Teller (2)

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

"Branch manager is nice and there are a few people that actually care to talk to you" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"low pay, not paying what other banks in the area pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "Management also likes to utilize their power in a toxic way to try to teach roles out of your area of responsibility due to the lack of resources available." ((in 4 reviews)); "Limited opportunity growth" ((in 3 reviews)); "Middle and Upper Management for the IT Dept demand respect and do not take in to consideration for ones roles and responsibilities." ((in 3 reviews)); "Employee turnover is high, since you are paid in experience not a decent salary." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Guaranty redundancies in 2026?

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

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First Guaranty Reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(68 total reviews)

Alton B. Lewis

56% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture and values

3.0

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Career opportunities

First Guaranty has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 68 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Guaranty employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

68 reviews

2.0

Jul 14, 2025

N/a

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Liked the people at work.

Cons

Not much room for advancement or flexibility

1.0

Jun 9, 2025

Run

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The benefits are fair for the position

Cons

The pay increases, the fact that the entire bank is still trapped in the 1970s in mindset and decor, the lack of accountability, and probably all the pettiness that happens.

3.0

Apr 5, 2025

Unstable corporate atmosphere

Banker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The atmosphere is pretty good if you work at corporate. Pay is okay for entry level.

Cons

Corporate shakeups every few months cause unease. You never know if a department is going to get cut on a whim.

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