Does Western Alliance Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Western Alliance Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Western Alliance Bank. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Western Alliance Bank?

76% of Western Alliance Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Western Alliance Bank 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Western Alliance Bank?

Credit Analyst (26) , Analyst (12) , Vice President (12) , Portfolio Manager (7) , Intern (6) , Manager (6) , Senior Credit Analyst (6) , Assistant Vice President (5) , Loan Administrator (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Commercial Underwriter (4) , Operations Manager (4) , Anonymous (3) , Bank Teller (3) , Data Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at Western Alliance Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits" ((in 22 reviews)); "Pay is good but not great unless you work in the lending dept." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work life balance usually" ((in 15 reviews)); "Annual bonus" ((in 11 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Western Alliance Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Lack of leadership and direction especially in the technology department." ((in 14 reviews)); "Some managers have been known to get physical with their employees." ((in 12 reviews)); "No training permitted, extremely competitive with no loyalty given, unclear and competing strategies, major rifts between department teams" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management sometimes does not think like the 'big banks' and is headstrong about working from the office in spite of last year's productivity and financials breaking records while NOT working from the office." ((in 9 reviews)); "functional work environment, then this is the place for you!" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Western Alliance Bank layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Western Alliance Bank locations?

Phoenix , Las Vegas , San Diego , San Jose , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Chandler , Dallas , Reno , Chicago , Arizona City , Mesa , Scottsdale , Westlake Village , Boston , Reston , New York , Flagstaff , Gilbert , Washington , Raleigh , Westerville , Beverly Hills , Costa Mesa , Irvine , Woodland Hills , Carmel Valley , Oakland , Henderson , Vancouver

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Western Alliance Bank reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(387 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Vecchione

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Western Alliance Bank has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 387 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Western Alliance Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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387 reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2025

Greta bank to work for

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership, amazing people, collaborative culture

Cons

None I can think of

Western Alliance Bank Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about working at Western Alliance Bank. Thank you!

5.0

May 28, 2025

Great large bank

Group leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very strong culture and relationship banker with high standards for sponsors and customers.

Cons

No major cons noted for a bank this size.

Western Alliance Bank Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and for the 5-star rating!

4.0

May 21, 2025

Very dynamic environment

It architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Feel you are not just a number. You can see what contributions you make - Flexible work place (back to office only), but there are several location you can squat.

Cons

- Downtown Phx office is difficult to get in and get out as it is across the stadium.

Western Alliance Bank Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about our culture and your workplace. We’re especially happy to hear that you feel you've been treated as a person and not just a number. An important part of our culture is ensuring that our people are treated with respect, empathy and consideration. We thank you again for sharing your work experience at Western Alliance.

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