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 80 reviews)); "Great people and Mission statement." ((in 72 reviews)); "I have enjoyed working at Umpqua because the culture is great and the mortgage operations is very good." ((in 61 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 76 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor leadership starts from the top." ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor wage start out at low salary" ((in 15 reviews)); "raises are very small and minimal." ((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

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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 27, 2015

Mortgage Division

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loans close on time. Fulfillment seemed to work, and the pricing was always competitive. Great group of people overall highly experienced and caring.

Cons

There were some problems in the mortgage division after the merger from Sterling to Umpqua, but I believe they are fixed now.

4.0

Jul 25, 2015

Great company headed in the right direction.

Universal associate iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and a great education reimbursement program. They are willing to invest in those that are looking for a career.

Cons

Not every store is looked at individually. Some may have less lobby traffic with adequate help, but those with more lobby traffic have the same help as those that are less busy.

4.0

Jul 14, 2015

Fun at Umqua

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well for this area at least for the job I had. People are really friendly. Customer oriented.

Cons

Other than I'm not working there. I can't think of any. They always treated me right.

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