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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Columbia Bank have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Columbia Bank employees are -10% more likely to recommend Columbia Bank as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Columbia Bank is rated below average by 28 employees, across various culture dimensions. Columbia Bank employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Columbia Bank’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Columbia Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Columbia Bank is rated C
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Columbia Bank ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 36 Columbia Bank employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Columbia Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
What makes you most happy at work?Helping my clients reach their financial goals
What are some of the best things about your team?We always worked well together we always had each other back when help us needed
What is the best part about your compensation package?401k and hsa is good
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Do more for the team It's all one for all and none for all
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Better conversations and fairness towards all
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Getting rid of the high and.mighty girl that sits in them
Columbia Bank is a Northwest community bank dedicated to our customers, our communities and our employees.
To offer flexible and rewarding banking options to local small business owners.
We know your business and we want you to succeed
| Headquarter | 1301 A Street Suite 800 Tacoma, WA 98402 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.columbiabank.com |
| Founding Date | 1988 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | COLB |
Columbia Bank competitors include U.S. Bank and Banc of California. Columbia Bank ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Columbia Bank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

28 employees at Columbia Bank have reviewed Columbia Bank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 28 Columbia Bank employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Columbia Bank are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Columbia Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Columbia Bank are not very pleased with their team. 28 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Columbia Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Columbia Bank believe the environment at Columbia Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Columbia Bank is comfortably fast. About 79% of the employees at Columbia Bank work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Columbia Bank are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Columbia Bank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Columbia Bank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Hadley’s approval rate is just above average, putting Hadley in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Hadley Robbins is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Columbia Bank offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Hadley is most liked by Caucasian employees and Male employees. When compared to Columbia Bank’s competitors, Hadley Robbins ranks just above Banc of California’s CEO Doug Bowers. With Hadley’s leadership, Columbia Bank employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Office Culture. Hadley was rated slightly below average for Team.
The Columbia Bank Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Hadley Robbins, Senior Vice President Diane Wasalino, and Senior Vice President, Director Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS Brenda Baker
Hadley Robbins CEO / President
Hadley Robbins serves as the CEO / President of Columbia Bank.
Diane Wasalino Senior Vice President
Diane Wasalino serves as the Senior Vice President of Columbia Bank. Diane started at Columbia Bank in Apr of 1998.... read more
Brenda Baker Senior Vice President, Director Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS
Brenda Baker serves as the Senior Vice President, Director Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS of Columbia Bank. Brenda... read more
Bill Barclay Senior Vice President
Bill Barclay serves as the Senior Vice President of Columbia Bank.
Roger Ward Sr. Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Roger Ward serves as the Sr. Vice President & Chief Credit Officer of Columbia Bank. Roger started at Columbia Bank in... read more
Charissa Robbins VP, Senior Compliance Officer
Charissa Robbins serves as the VP, Senior Compliance Officer of Columbia Bank. Charissa started at Columbia Bank in Apr... read more
Jerri Pavitt Senior Vice President
Jerri Pavitt serves as the Senior Vice President of Columbia Bank.
How much do people at Columbia Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Columbia Bank is $117,679, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,825, or $55 per hour.
At Columbia Bank, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $220,879 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,418 annually. Average Columbia Bank salaries by department include: Admin at $66,447, Operations at $133,329, Sales at $173,338, and Design at $101,947. Half of Columbia Bank salaries are above $114,825.
15 employees at Columbia Bank rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings) while 15 employees at Columbia Bank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Columbia Bank across various culture dimensions.
Columbia Bank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Columbia Bank's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Columbia Bank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Columbia Bank address?
Columbia Bank location is at 1301 A Street Suite 800
Who is the CEO of Columbia Bank?
Columbia Bank CEO is Hadley Robbins, their score by employees is 67
What is Columbia Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for Columbia Bank is -10
What is Columbia Bank revenue?
Columbia Bank revenue is $465M
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Columbia Bank?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 81k