Does Five-Star AudioVisual pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Five-Star AudioVisual?

52% of Five-Star AudioVisual employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Five-Star AudioVisual 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Five-Star AudioVisual?

AV Technician (11) , Technician (10) , Event Technician (6) , Audio Visual Technician (4) , Director (4) , Regional Director (3) , Account Executive (2) , Assistant Director (2) , Director, Event Production (2) , Sales Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Five-Star AudioVisual according to real employee reviews?

"Very professional culture, clear line of command." ((in 5 reviews)); "Decent benefits for full time employees.." ((in 5 reviews)); "Free meals (at most events)" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management treats you like a human being, the staff are great, and you’re paid what you’re worth." ((in 3 reviews)); "i had a good director, managers and the two productions guys that came in to help and their team were great." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Five-Star AudioVisual according to real employee reviews?

"Scattered hours (one week you’ll have 40 hours and next week you’ll get 8), outdated equipment, bad management, bottom of the barrel for AV pay ($20 an hour is not good for AV work)" ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay for new technicians is good, but should be better" ((in 4 reviews)); "no training or growth" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Five-Star AudioVisual layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Five-Star AudioVisual layoffs and their outlook for job security at Five-Star AudioVisual in 2026.

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)

Robert Tippin

51% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Five-Star AudioVisual has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 89 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Five-Star AudioVisual employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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89 reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2021

Great Place to Work

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Support and Leadership and independence of work

Cons

COVID susceptible Industry, Conference Industry has stopped for the moment

5.0

Dec 16, 2025

collaborative and supportive work environment

Manager, production operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great network in the LA area - hours are rough but its the same across the industry - feels like we are part of a bigger purpose, clients seem to enjoy what we do - ability to transfer to other properties when needed - company is growing at a pace that doesnt seem crazy (another company in industry just had major layoff)

Cons

- hours are long and there are weeks that seem to never end - competitive business with many companies trying to poach - choose carefully on who you work for, the manager defines the position

5.0

Sep 25, 2025

30 Years of Excellence—and Counting

Director, event production

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Five Star Audio Visual has truly fostered a welcoming, family-like work environment where I feel empowered each day to make a meaningful difference—not only within my workplace, but also in the experiences of our clients and partners. The company prioritizes delivering world-class service while providing cutting-edge technology, ensuring excellence at every level.

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Jobs at Five-Star AudioVisual

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