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 77 reviews)); "Great people and Mission statement." ((in 70 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 30 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"low pay and difficult to move ip" ((in 77 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 41 reviews)); "Poor leadership starts from the top." ((in 24 reviews)); "the manager will literally stop that from happening; all around bad attitudes from manager and assistant." ((in 23 reviews)); "raises are very small and minimal." ((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

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).

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965 reviews

2.0

Jan 24, 2016

call center

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was full time with benefits. The offices are beautiful and updated technology.

Cons

Cut hours, buys out small banks and fires employees that have worked close to 30 years. You feel like a number, and unwanted if your company was bought out make sure you look for another job or you may not have a job at the end of the day.

3.0

Jan 23, 2016

3.5 Stars Overall - Stable, Not Much Advancement Opportunity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good in quite a few respects. Stable work environment, good work-life balance. Good amount of employee recognition. My own department and manager is outstanding, but caliber of supervisors and management overall can be spotty. This is a perfect place to work for those who want to do one job for a very long time, or if you just want to coast through your last few years to retirement.

Cons

If you are looking to grow and move around between different departments within the company, this is very difficult as the positions and various departments are spread out between different states and there is no relocation assistance. Benefits are just ok, 401k plan and tuition reimbursement perks are skimpy. I have not personally seen significant upward mobility among co-workers, there tends to be more lateral movement. The culture can have a cult-like quality as well, and for many positions the pay is either not very competitive or it caps out quickly. One can tend to hit a career ceiling rather quickly, depending on individual aspirations.

5.0

Jan 12, 2016

Amazing Company to work for

Universal associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The management allows employees to use Empowerment during their day to day activities

Cons

Not all stores are on the same page since the merger with Sterling.

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