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 78 reviews)); "Great people and Mission statement." ((in 76 reviews)); "I have enjoyed working at Umpqua because the culture is great and the mortgage operations is very good." ((in 58 reviews)); "Great coworkers in select departments" ((in 28 reviews)); "I had a great manager for a year and i half of my five years working for the company." ((in 24 reviews))

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

"low pay and lack of advancement" ((in 78 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 37 reviews)); "Poor leadership starts from the top." ((in 23 reviews)); "raises are very small and minimal." ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor wage start out at low salary" ((in 14 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

Columbia Bank reviews

2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(965 total reviews)

Clint Stein

30% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

965 reviews

4.0

Feb 29, 2016

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, realistic goals, great community involvement and work/life balance

Cons

Technology is lacking but is improving

1.0

Feb 25, 2016

Not close to being the Worlds Greatest Bank

Mid management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

THERE ARE NONE.

Cons

The whole company is managed by fear of reprisal and it starts and comes from the top with the current CEO. There is no coordination of effort between Executive management which trickles down to department heads, with everyone afraid of giving up some power to the other. All of this has destroyed the moral of the employee base and efficiency of all operations. It is reflected in the customer service in all areas, from the retail service to online banking and all lending platforms. Until there is a change in management and style of managing so that we can get back to the promise to use the "best of the best" in people and processes that we went into the merger thinking was going to happen, this organization is doomed.

4.0

Feb 24, 2016

Great Place to Work

Teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall Columbia Bank was a great company to work for. They offered great benefits, 401k, employee 'perks', sick time, and vacation time. Also, the employees are fantastic and always willing to help you learn and succeed.

Cons

One drawback with Columbia Bank is their pay. It isn't as competitive as other banks.

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