Does California Bank & Trust pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, California Bank & Trust employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at California Bank & Trust. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at California Bank & Trust?

85% of California Bank & Trust employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated California Bank & Trust 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at California Bank & Trust?

Credit Analyst (12) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Manager (5) , Universal Banker (5) , Customer Service Representative II (4) , Relationship Banker (4) , Analyst (3) , Banker (3) , Business Center Manager (3) , Portfolio Manager (3) , Vice President (3) , Branch Operations Supervisor (2) , Branch Relationship Banker (2) , Branch Service Manager (2) , CSA - Customer Service Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at California Bank & Trust according to real employee reviews?

"The people in my department were great to work with." ((in 17 reviews)); "great culture and work environment" ((in 10 reviews)); "Work life balance good" ((in 8 reviews)); "The employees at my branch were great." ((in 7 reviews)); "The training an development is good." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at California Bank & Trust according to real employee reviews?

"Worst benefits in the banking industry, every other bank I've worked for has offered better benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Corporate management does not listen" ((in 8 reviews)); "Contraol is centralized with senior Management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Managers seem to gossip about employees behind their backs, technology is extremely outdated and makes things more difficult, pretty much no room for advancement, environment can lack a professional feel at times" ((in 5 reviews)); "Employees are not molded to move on and up because that would warrant a decent salary increase." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about California Bank & Trust layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed California Bank & Trust locations?

San Diego , Los Angeles , Irvine , San Francisco , Sacramento , Lancaster , Orange , Mountain View , Monarch Beach , Phoenix , Beverly Hills , Long Beach , Monterey Park , Palmdale , San Clemente , Chino , Corona , Crestline , Riverside , Carlsbad , El Cajon , La Mesa , Spring Valley , Valley Center , Fremont , San Mateo , Walnut Creek , San Jose , Tampa , Cumming

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4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

Eric Ellingsen

93% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

California Bank & Trust has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The California Bank & Trust 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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Reviews by job title

208 reviews

4.0

Dec 2, 2025

Professional yet people focused bank with growth opportunities

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Welcoming as a new employee, they seem to care about their people. Open to new ideas if they can lead to growth. Good support systems. Very solid foundations.

Cons

Somewhat stagnant culture, but a new initiative towards growth seems to be creating positive change.

California Bank & Trust Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Glassdoor. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve felt welcomed as a new employee and appreciate the supportive environment and openness to new ideas. It’s great to know that our foundations and growth initiatives are resonating with you. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the culture and branding consistency. Your suggestions about focusing on a centralized brand and enhancing collaboration are valuable, and we’ll share them with the appropriate teams. Thank you for being part of the California Bank & Trust team and contributing to our continued growth.

4.0

Oct 28, 2025

Sharing experiences of CB&T

Branch operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CB&T has been a great place to work. I have had many banking experiences at other financial institutions; Zions Bancorp indeed stands out,

Cons

I have observed the different branches, which allows me to see that many branches are not consistence.

California Bank & Trust Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with California Bank & Trust on Glassdoor. We're thrilled to hear that you've found CB\&T to be a great place to work and that your experiences here stand out positively compared to other financial institutions. It’s wonderful to know that your time with Zions Bancorporation has been rewarding. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding branch consistency and the importance of management support. Your insights are valuable, and we’ll be sure to share them with the appropriate teams to help us continue improving. Thanks again for being a valued member of our team!

5.0

Oct 27, 2025

Great culture!

Vp, facilities

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Commitment to educate and team building. Commitment to serve the community. Opportunity for growth. Overall respect for each other.

Cons

I have been a CB&T employee for 8 years and cannot recall any cons.

California Bank & Trust Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with California Bank & Trust on Glassdoor. We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed working with us for over eight years and that you value our commitment to education, team building, community service, and mutual respect. It's wonderful to know that our culture and growth opportunities have made a positive impact on your career. We also appreciate your kind words to management and your continued support. Feedback like yours helps reinforce the values we strive to uphold every day. Thanks again for being a valued member of our team at California Bank & Trust!

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