Does Columbus McKinnon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Columbus McKinnon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Columbus McKinnon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbus McKinnon?

54% of Columbus McKinnon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbus McKinnon 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Columbus McKinnon?

Customer Service Representative (7) , Engineer (5) , Manager (5) , Accounting Intern (3) , Applications Engineer (3) , CNC Machinist (3) , Intern (3) , Accountant (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Advocate (2) , General Machinist (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2) , MACHINE FLOOR (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Marketing (2)

What are the pros of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Good people that are the worker bees (although few are left)" ((in 28 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 22 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 19 reviews)); "Competitive salary" ((in 7 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly and willing to help." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Cheap! Upper management does not want to give back!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Executive leadership and director" ((in 6 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 reviews)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours without a good work" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs and their outlook for job security at Columbus McKinnon in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Columbus McKinnon locations?

Getzville , Charlotte , Buffalo , Amherst , Chattanooga , Damascus , Menomonee Falls , Wadesboro , Salem , Lexington , Lisbon , Nashville , Abingdon , Hartland , Milwaukee , Smyrna , Eureka , Marion , Saltville , Phoenix , Brighton , Indian Trail , Rockingham , Houston , Mohawk , La Vergne , Gatlinburg , Columbus , Des Moines , Sarasota

Columbus McKinnon reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (208 reviews)

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Columbus McKinnon has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbus McKinnon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

208 reviews

5.0

Mar 22, 2023

Great company to work for!

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity and Inclusion Career path Training Flexibility Growth and Opportunities

Cons

None from my perspective. My first two years have been about learning and helping to build a foundation for global growth.

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear your comments around D&I and growth opportunities. We take great pride in ensuring employee's voices are heard through our annual engagement survey, and this was a positive result of that survey. Please continue to engage with your leader and HR to share your ideas as we continue to grow.

5.0

Mar 22, 2023

Great place to land.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and strong alignment to core values. They care about their people. The company is passionate about growth and is taking positive steps to achieve that goal. Investing in advancing product technology.

Cons

Some computer tools are out of date, but they’re working to improve that.

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear your comments around great culture and alignment to core values. We take great pride in our six core values and ensure each employee lives those values. Please continue to engage with your leader and HR to share your ideas around technology advancement as that will be integral as we continue to grow.

1.0

Mar 7, 2023

Be Careful

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unfortunately I cannot thing of any.

Cons

Before you accept a job at this employer be careful. I worked here for many years, then suddenly I had a medical issue (protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)). Unfortunately, the employer still terminated my employment without cause. There should have been an interactive dialog as required under the ADA, but unfortunately this did not happen.

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your perception of the situation. We have a set process to follow for each ADA request which includes an interactive discussion.

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