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

3.0

Oct 14, 2015

Too Big, Too Fast

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quirky company focusing on the unusual in customer experience

Cons

Growing pains through multiple mergers.

1.0

Aug 3, 2015

They don't know what they're doing

Universal associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management sells the bank as being a local choice, with an emphasis on service & relationships.

Cons

Management refuses to upgrade systems, undercutting service. They would rather pay for half-assed internally developed software that lags behind the competition than pay branch associates, meaning associates are busier than ever and unable to provide the advertised service. While some staff duties have been taken over by remote offices, ostensibly to free up time for staff (and justify the layoffs), the remote locations have horrible customer service and ended up alienating most of my long-term clients. There is no opportunity for advancement. There is also rampant double-think, a la George Orwell. For instance: "We call all of our locations 'Stores,' not 'Branches,' because we don't focus on selling." Apparently they don't know what a store is and what you go there to do.

4.0

Oct 16, 2014

An amazing company needs spectacular employees

Universal associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom, Empowerment, Training, Unique, Inspiring, motivating, Feeling appreciated, Feeling recognized, Medical Benefits

Cons

Entry level management, Pay, Computer programs

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