Does Columbia Bank pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Columbia Bank?

33% of Columbia Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbia Bank 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Columbia Bank?

Universal Associate (47) , Personal Banker (32) , Relationship Banker (32) , Bank Teller (15) , Universal Banker (15) , Analyst (14) , Universal Associate II (13) , Branch Manager (12) , Client Service Specialist (12) , Teller (12) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Manager (9) , Store Manager (9) , Assistant Branch Manager (8) , Universal Associate III (8)

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

"The benefits are good and for basic coverage there isn't a monthly charge." ((in 82 reviews)); "Great people and Mission statement." ((in 78 reviews)); "I have enjoyed working at Umpqua because the culture is great and the mortgage operations is very good." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great coworkers to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"low pay and lack of advancement" ((in 75 reviews)); "Upper management is basically non" ((in 39 reviews)); "Poor leadership starts from the top." ((in 23 reviews)); "the manager will literally stop that from happening; all around bad attitudes from manager and assistant." ((in 23 reviews)); "And raises are 3% yearly if they're feeling generous" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Columbia Bank layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Columbia Bank locations?

Portland , Tacoma , Seattle , Spokane , Roseburg , Sacramento , Eugene , Hillsboro , Tigard , Vancouver , Bend , Lakewood , Bellevue , Salem , Beaverton , San Francisco , Oregon City , Lake Oswego , Wilsonville , Los Angeles , Roseville , Novato , Reno , Liberty Lake , Boise , Nampa , Eureka , Napa , Red Bluff , Bellingham

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Columbia Bank

Columbia Bank reviews

2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(965 total reviews)

Clint Stein

30% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

Columbia Bank has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 965 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Columbia Bank employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

965 reviews

3.0

Jul 17, 2016

Universal Associate

Universal associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The bank often has promotions that allow you to make extra incentive. They offer health and dental benefits even for part time Associates. The company is still new and is looking to make improvements. Depending on the are you work in you have potential for growth.

Cons

The job title Universal Associate is a fancy title that basically means you do everything. Typically you are paid less and have far more responsibility. The job often feels like a popularity contest.

4.0

Jul 13, 2016

Universal Associate

Universal associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to start in the banking industry. If you sign up for all of the available, free trainings you can gain a tremendous number of skills and qualifications in your first year.

Cons

Pay is generally in the bottom 1/3 for the industry.

2.0

Jul 8, 2016

Want to settle and never move up?

Universal associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and fantastic hours. Management was always lenient about giving you time off. FANTASTIC work life balance as well as the ability to get paid volunteer 40 hours!

Cons

HIRING FREEZ and the CLOSURE OF MANY BRANCHES. The company is not on a good path. There is Horrible management, no ability to further your career, terrible incentive because everybody in the branch is a banker and the company has NO customers ever. Systems are outdated by 15 years and your coworkers have been there for 5-10 years and have never moved up because of the lack of positions. Training is consistently canceled so you have no ability to learn anything except what your coworkers or area manager learned 15 years ago... Sad sad sad

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