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?

"Great people and community." ((in 78 reviews)); "The benefits are good and for basic coverage there isn't a monthly charge." ((in 70 reviews)); "I have enjoyed working at Umpqua because the culture is great and the mortgage operations is very good." ((in 59 reviews)); "Great coworkers to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great manager and team." ((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)); "Upper management is basically non" ((in 39 reviews)); "Also, the management is terrible and bad managers are not treated as such." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor leadership starts from the top." ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor wage start out at low salary" ((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

1.0

Jun 12, 2017

Not exactly what they portray it to be

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If the culture actually aligned with what the job and environment was, it would truly be the worlds greatest bank. What "corporate" projects is great but is seldom the reality

Cons

Staffing model stresses employees. There has been so much turnover its rare to see someone in a job longer than a 2 years. Salaries are low compared to competitors in mid level jobs. Very little grow potential for entry level positions

1.0

May 7, 2017

If the management doesn't kill your soul, the customers will.

Universal associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and good benefits.

Cons

Poor management, little follow-through on company goals-if you're drawn to the community involvement aspect, don't get your hopes up; terrible communication; far too many changes within the company with little preparation-store hours, lunch length, system upgrades; no support from management during busy times; little flexibility the few times I requested early leave for appointments, yet the manager and assistant are constantly leaving early, coming in late, and just not showing up; zero support when it comes to switching locations or pursuing better opportunities within the company-the manager will literally stop that from happening; all around bad attitudes from manager and assistant.

4.0

Feb 1, 2017

Universal Associate

Universal associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Much of the work is independent, and management cares about my happiness at work. There are lots of opportunities for training, and I've gained a lot of experience in my field. Good benefits.

Cons

I'm underpaid for my level of experience and location. No one will tell me what the pay range is for different departments or positions, which makes me suspect that the company pays too little compared to the rest of the industry. HR has told me that advancements to not come with raises.

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