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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbia Bank?

31% of Columbia Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbia Bank 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.7 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?

"The benefits are good and for basic coverage there isn't a monthly charge." ((in 78 reviews)); "Great people and Mission statement." ((in 73 reviews)); "I have enjoyed working at Umpqua because the culture is great and the mortgage operations is very good." ((in 58 reviews)); "Great coworkers in select departments" ((in 29 reviews)); "My team was very supportive and welcoming." ((in 21 reviews))

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

"low pay and lack of advancement" ((in 81 reviews)); "Upper management is basically non" ((in 36 reviews)); "Also, the management is terrible and bad managers are not treated as such." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor leadership starts from the top." ((in 21 reviews)); "And raises are 3% yearly if they're feeling generous" ((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 reviews

2.7

31% would recommend to a friend

(964 total reviews)

Clint Stein

27% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

Columbia Bank has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 964 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Columbia Bank employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

964 reviews

1.0

Jun 26, 2026

Run the other way!

Lender

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros to share, unless chaos is your jam.

Cons

Poor leadership, inconsistencies in messaging and reality.

4.0

Jun 26, 2026

Valuable training overshadowed by intense sales pressure

Personal banker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great volunteer program and training

Cons

Huge sales push, high metrics

2.0

Jun 25, 2026

Great people but poor leadership communication and politics

Commercial rs team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great People, generous Vacation and Sick time, and decent facilities.

Cons

Poor communication from leadership. Typical "Good ol' Boys Club" type politics, and too many convoluted policies and procedures to keep up. Hard workers are awarded with more work, while others are allowed to skate by under the radar.

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