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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPacific Premier Bank employees are -13% more likely to recommend Pacific Premier Bank as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at Pacific Premier Bank is rated average by 25 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pacific Premier Bank employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Executive Team, and Compensation categories, putting Pacific Premier Bank’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Pacific Premier Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pacific Premier Bank is rated B
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Pacific Premier Bank ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 41 Pacific Premier Bank employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pacific Premier Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I was able to meet the head of our group along with co-workers I work directly with.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Direct managers cared about their team.
What are some of the best things about your team?Compassionate managers and co-workers that care about quality of work.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Posting career
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Valuable their employees
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Work harder
A federally chartered stock savings bank.
Our commitment to providing unparalleled client service, supporting the businesses and individuals in the communities we serve, and enhancing shareholder value drives everything we do.
At Pacific Premier, it's not business as usual. We work hard every day to set ourselves apart, and our dedication to our clients is standard operating procedure
| Headquarter | 17901 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1200 Irvine, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ppbi.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Tel | 949-864-8000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PPBI |
Pacific Premier Bank competitors include Byline Bank and Royal Bank Of Canada. Pacific Premier Bank ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pacific Premier Bank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
25 employees at Pacific Premier Bank have reviewed Pacific Premier 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 25 Pacific Premier Bank employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pacific Premier Bank are pleased with their total compensation at Pacific Premier Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pacific Premier Bank are pleased with their team. 25 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Pacific Premier Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pacific Premier Bank believe the environment at Pacific Premier Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pacific Premier Bank is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at Pacific Premier Bank work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pacific Premier 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 Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 Pacific Premier Bank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Pacific Premier Bank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Steve’s approval rate is just above average, putting Steve in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Steve Gardner is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Pacific Premier Bank offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Pacific Premier Bank’s competitors, Steve Gardner ranks just below Royal Bank Of Canada’s CEO David McKay. With Steve’s leadership, Pacific Premier Bank employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Executive Team. Steve was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
The Pacific Premier Bank Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Steve Gardner, Chief Marketing Officer Ondar Tarlow, and EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer Peggy Ohlhaver
Steve Gardner CEO / President
Steve Gardner serves as the CEO / President of Pacific Premier Bank.
Ondar Tarlow Chief Marketing Officer
Ondar Tarlow serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Pacific Premier Bank. Ondar started at Pacific Premier Bank in May... read more
Peggy Ohlhaver EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Peggy Ohlhaver serves as the EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer of Pacific Premier Bank. Peggy started at Pacific... read more
Hanaa Zahran Senior Vice President
Hanaa Zahran serves as the Senior Vice President of Pacific Premier Bank. Hanaa started at Pacific Premier Bank in... read more
Bibi Moezzi Senior Vice President
Bibi Moezzi serves as the Senior Vice President of Pacific Premier Bank. Bibi started at Pacific Premier Bank in May of... read more
Cassandra Quintanar VP/Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Cassandra Quintanar serves as the VP/Senior Talent Acquisition Partner of Pacific Premier Bank. Cassandra started at... read more
Chris Comstock Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Product and Onboarding Manager
Chris Comstock serves as the Senior Vice President, Treasury Management Product and Onboarding Manager of Pacific... read more
Terri Dawson Senior Vice President / Director of Banking Operations
Terri Dawson serves as the Senior Vice President / Director of Banking Operations of Pacific Premier Bank. Terri started... read more
How much do people at Pacific Premier Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pacific Premier Bank is $143,678, or $69 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,647, or $58 per hour.
At Pacific Premier Bank, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $276,698 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,652 annually. Average Pacific Premier Bank salaries by department include: Legal at $276,698, Design at $80,842, Sales at $219,358, and Customer Support at $64,858. Half of Pacific Premier Bank salaries are above $122,647.
13 employees at Pacific Premier Bank rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 13 employees at Pacific Premier 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 $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $119k | $119k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $189k | $189k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $253k | $253k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $321k | $321k | 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 Pacific Premier Bank across various culture dimensions.
Pacific Premier Bank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Pacific Premier Bank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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What is Pacific Premier Bank address?
Pacific Premier Bank location is at 17901 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1200
Who is the CEO of Pacific Premier Bank?
Pacific Premier Bank CEO is Steve Gardner, their score by employees is 70
What is Pacific Premier Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for Pacific Premier Bank is -13
What is Pacific Premier Bank revenue?
Pacific Premier Bank revenue is $270M
What is the salary for Project Manager in Pacific Premier Bank?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 89k