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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPatelco Credit Union employees are 0% more likely to recommend Patelco Credit Union as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Patelco Credit Union is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Patelco Credit Union employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Patelco Credit Union’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Patelco Credit Union was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Patelco Credit Union is rated D
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Patelco Credit Union ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 18 Patelco Credit Union employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Patelco Credit Union improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Perks for working level employees are small but are there.
What did you like most about the interview process?Simple and easy to complete
What are some of the best things about your team?They're nice to be around and respectful
"Patelco Credit Union offers checking, savings accounts, loans, credit, home loans, investments, insurance, and online banking services."
We're here to strengthen our members' financial lives.
Fueling hope and creating opportunities to build financial resiliency and empower them to achieve financial freedom.
| Headquarter | Pleasanton, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patelco.com |
| Founding Date | 1936 |
| Company Status | Private |
Patelco Credit Union competitors include First Tech Federal Credit Union, Alliant Credit Union, Golden 1 Credit Union, and Wells Fargo. Patelco Credit Union ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Patelco Credit Union compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

16 employees at Patelco Credit Union have reviewed Patelco Credit Union across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 16 Patelco Credit Union employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Patelco Credit Union are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Patelco Credit Union, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Patelco Credit Union are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Patelco Credit Union are effective, and half of them look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Patelco Credit Union believe the environment at Patelco Credit Union is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Patelco Credit Union is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at Patelco Credit Union work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Patelco Credit Union are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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 Patelco Credit Union's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Patelco Credit Union employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Erin’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Erin in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Erin Mendez’s employees rank Patelco Credit Union in the Top 50% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Outlook. When compared to Patelco Credit Union’s competitors, Erin Mendez ranks below both Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf and Golden 1 Credit Union CEO Donna Bland.
The Patelco Credit Union Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Erin Mendez, Chief Lending Officer Richard Wada, and Chief Administrative Officer Susan Makris
Erin Mendez CEO / President
Erin Mendez serves as the CEO / President of Patelco Credit Union.
Richard Wada Chief Lending Officer
Richard Wada serves as the Chief Lending Officer of Patelco Credit Union. Richard started at Patelco Credit Union in May... read more
Susan Makris Chief Administrative Officer
Susan Makris serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Patelco Credit Union. Susan started at Patelco Credit Union... read more
Susan Gruber Chief Financial Officer
Susan Gruber serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Patelco Credit Union.
Melissa Morgan Chief Retail Officer
Melissa Morgan serves as the Chief Retail Officer of Patelco Credit Union. Melissa started at Patelco Credit Union in... read more
Chris Allen SVP, Chief Audit Executive
Chris Allen serves as the SVP, Chief Audit Executive of Patelco Credit Union. Chris started at Patelco Credit Union in... read more
Martin Doyle Vice President - Information Technology
Martin Doyle serves as the Vice President - Information Technology of Patelco Credit Union. Martin started at Patelco... read more
Mark Peters Vice President - Project Management Office
Mark Peters serves as the Vice President - Project Management Office of Patelco Credit Union. Mark started at Patelco... read more
Michelle Gadker-Anderson Vice President of Consumer Lending
Michelle Gadker-Anderson serves as the Vice President of Consumer Lending of Patelco Credit Union. Michelle started at... read more
How much do people at Patelco Credit Union get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Patelco Credit Union is $124,428, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $147,509, or $70 per hour.
At Patelco Credit Union, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $187,858 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,148 annually. Average Patelco Credit Union salaries by department include: HR at $109,334, Sales at $284,347, Business Development at $110,006, and Design at $99,731. Half of Patelco Credit Union salaries are above $147,509.
9 employees at Patelco Credit Union rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 9 employees at Patelco Credit Union rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated a day ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $117k | $117k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $145k | $145k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $216k | $216k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $252k | $252k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $354k | $354k | 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 Patelco Credit Union across various culture dimensions.
Patelco Credit Union's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Patelco Credit Union's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Patelco Credit Union?
Patelco Credit Union CEO is Erin Mendez, their score by employees is 63
What is the salary for HR Manager in Patelco Credit Union?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 105k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Patelco Credit Union?
The average salaries for Operations in Patelco Credit Union is 102k
Who are Patelco Credit Union competitors?
Patelco Credit Union main competitors are First Tech Federal Credit Union, Alliant Credit Union, Golden 1 Credit Union, Wells Fargo
Who is Patelco Credit Union leadership?
Richard Wada, Susan Makris & Susan Gruber are part of Patelco Credit Union leadership, Erin Mendez is the CEO