Does Builders FirstSource pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Builders FirstSource employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Builders FirstSource. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Builders FirstSource?

59% of Builders FirstSource employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Builders FirstSource 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Builders FirstSource?

Inside Sales Representative (39) , Anonymous (28) , Outside Sales Representative (24) , Sales (14) , Truck Driver (14) , Manager (11) , Production Assembler (11) , Sales Associate (11) , Class A Truck Driver (10) , Load Builder (9) , Office Administrator (9) , Forklift Operator (8) , General Manager (8) , Inside Sales (8) , Material Handler (8)

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

"benefits are good but should be offered at time of hire without wait period" ((in 64 reviews)); "Good pay and they work with your schedule when needed" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good coworkers and stuff like that" ((in 17 reviews)); "The culture is great and the company is quickly growing." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Training is minimal and needs improvement." ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours starting from 6am" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is happy to manage by email but does little to support." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor communication between upper management and the departments" ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours due to lack of planning/communication." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Builders FirstSource redundancies in 2026?

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

Builders FirstSource Reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(772 total reviews)

Peter Jackson

77% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Builders FirstSource has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 772 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Builders FirstSource employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

772 reviews

3.0

24 Jun 2026

Good opportunity for technical growth, but challenging work-life balance

It sr analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Skill Development: Significant opportunities to learn and mature with new systems and technology. High-Impact Projects: Meaningful involvement in large-scale project, allows contributions to critical design decisions for solutions.

Cons

Work-Life Balance: The workload often demands significant after-hours dedication just to meet project deliverables and support technical delivery. Burnout Risk: The rigorous pacing on major initiatives can make it difficult to prioritize personal time and maintain a sustainable, healthy life balance.

1.0

19 Jun 2026

Poor communication and a negative atmosphere

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Not many at all actually

Cons

No communication Rude people Unhappy people

3.0

3 Jun 2026

Great colleagues, but terrible work-life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I like everyone i work with, nice leople

Cons

Terrible work life balance, God awful not worth it

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Jobs at Builders FirstSource

Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Material Handler I Yard/Warehouse

Receiver II Yard/Warehouse