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

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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

Jan 24, 2023

Great work place

Senior talent advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great benefits - Amazing work culture - Competitive salary - Growing organization

Cons

- Yet to experience a negative

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear you are enjoying the benefits and work culture. As you continue to navigate CMCO, please engage with your leader and HR to share your ideas as we continue to grow.

5.0

Jan 13, 2023

Test Engineer

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay from the company

Cons

I dont have any cons yet

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear your comments around pay. As you continue to navigate CMCO, please engage with your leader and HR to share your ideas as we continue to grow.

5.0

Nov 20, 2022

Ethical and good company

Sr. engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good corp communications good work life balance and I think the company is going places tech wise

Cons

Still evolving from old school to tech focused

Columbus McKinnon Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are very happy to hear your comments around good corporate communications and work life balance. 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.

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