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?

"The people you work with are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 9 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)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 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

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3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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).

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208 reviews

3.0

Aug 26, 2022

It’s an ok company.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and laid back environment. Interview and hiring process was smooth. Pay was ok, could have been better.

Cons

not enough diversity with management and higher up. Lot of people quitting the job because of management. Felt excluded. wasn’t feeling the vibes. When it was my last week, management basically brushed me off. Barely wished me luck To say they been a around for long time, it just seems like the company don’t have any structure.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are disappointed to hear that your time with us did not meet your expectations and resulted in not only your departure from Columbus McKinnon, but also a bad personal experience. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our employees’ experiences across all areas of Columbus McKinnon. If you would like to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to email ColumbusMcKinnon.HR@cmworks.com.

4.0

Aug 16, 2022

Pretty good jon

Chain maker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There’s a lot of hours available and sundays is double time.

Cons

A lot of hours and the pay could be way better.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. HR will review your comments around pay/hours, and we would encourage you to have a discussion with your leader or local HR team.

4.0

Aug 9, 2022

Good blue-collar company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, seasoned executives and leadership

Cons

Salaries lower than tech industry

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear your thoughts about our culture. In regard to salaries compared to the tech industry, each year we review our market competitiveness and we will continue to do so to ensure we are competitive.

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Pretty good jon

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