Is BECU a good company to work for?

BECU has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 749 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 40% of employees would recommend working at BECU to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BECU have been left by employees working as Member Consultant II , Contact Center Representative and Contact Center Consultant .

Does BECU pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BECU employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BECU. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BECU?

40% of BECU employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BECU 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BECU?

Member Consultant II (55) , Member Consultant (49) , Manager (18) , Contact Center Representative (13) , Contact Center Consultant (11) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Branch Manager (10) , Consultant (9) , Director (9) , Mortgage Loan Officer (9) , Member Consultant III (8) , Teller (8) , Software Engineer (7) , Analyst (6) , Anonymous (6)

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

"Great benefits and enforced vacations" ((in 127 reviews)); "great values and culture." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good work life balance; work can be interesting and rewarding serving members" ((in 50 reviews)); "Overall great people to work with and spirit of collaboration rather than hoarding resource or divisive competitiveness between teams." ((in 49 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and really can become your friends outside of work too (varies by location)" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Poor management communication." ((in 32 reviews)); "Senior leadership has resorted to serious politics and what is really being generated is beautiful PowerPoint decks." ((in 22 reviews)); "This is the 1st company I have ever seen that the managers do not actually work." ((in 14 reviews)); "Training was a bit hectic." ((in 10 reviews)); "Layoffs were always rumored but I never experienced any." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about BECU layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed BECU locations?

Tukwila , Seattle , Kent , Spokane , Everett , Bellevue , Tacoma , Spokane Valley , Auburn , Dallas , Houston , Lynnwood , Saint Louis , Washington , Lacey , Bonney Lake , Bothell , Federal Way , Puyallup , Woodinville , West Seattle , Boise , Chicago , New York , Mesa , Oklahoma City , Gallup , Frisco , Midlothian , Calabasas

BECU reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(701 total reviews)

Beverly Anderson

48% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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BECU has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 701 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The BECU employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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701 reviews

3.0

Dec 13, 2024

New Executive Management

Head teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working remote, benefits, flex scheduling, good comp

Cons

Bureaucratic misalignment of every department, decision making slow, lack of coordination, management is all over the country… culture to Wa is gone…

BECU Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take your concerns very seriously, especially in regards to BECU's culture. We know that there has been quite a bit of growth and change over the last couple of year, which at times can cause confusion. It's always the aim to ensure team members are clearly communicated with, but it seems that we fell short here. We appreciate the time you took to leave a comment and will share your feedback with the appropriate channels.

4.0

Nov 21, 2024

Great company overall

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and the people are what keeps me here.

Cons

Growth opportunities are limited due to external competition. Often employees leave the company because it's easier to get promotions at other companies.

BECU Response

1y

We love it when our current team members have a great experience working for BECU and connecting with our organization’s purpose. Thank you for the time you spend helping serve our members, employees and their communities. We also appreciate the feedback given in regards to growth opportunities. While over a third of open roles are filled internally, we know that sometimes it can be challenging. We're continuing to work on our internal mobility focus so that we may provide an even better experience to our team members. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

5.0

Nov 18, 2024

Value Stream Manager

Value stream manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience with supply chain

Cons

Company is having a financial challenge.

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