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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterUnited Community Banks employees are -50% more likely to recommend United Community Banks as a great place to work
| 8% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 34% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at United Community Banks is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. United Community Banks employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting United Community Banks’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Gainesville, GA. See below in detail how working at United Community Banks was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at United Community Banks is rated C-
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United Community Banks ranks in the Bottom 30% 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 6 United Community Banks employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They understand that teamwork means
What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits are great to have
What are some of the best things about your team?They all enjoy working together
United Community Banks, Inc. is the third-largest traditional bank holding company in Georgia.
We are "The Bank That SERVICE Built(R)" and we are committed to improving the lives of residents in the communities we serve through the philosophy of delivering exceptional banking service.
| Headquarter | P.O. Box 398 Blairsville Blairsville, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ucbi.com |
| Founding Date | 1950 |
| Tel | (404) 479-1255 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | UCBI |
United Community Banks competitors include First National Bank, BOK Financial Corporation, Bank OZK, and Green Bank. United Community Banks ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how United Community Banks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
13 employees at United Community Banks have reviewed United Community Banks 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 13 United Community Banks employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at United Community Banks are generally satisfied with their total compensation at United Community Banks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at United Community Banks are not very pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at United Community Banks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at United Community Banks believe the environment at United Community Banks is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at United Community Banks is bureaucratic. About 50% of the employees at United Community Banks work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at United Community Banks are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Gainesville, GA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Gainesville, GA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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 United Community Banks' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 United Community Banks employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Jimmy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jimmy in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Gainesville, GA. Jimmy Tallent’s employees rank United Community Banks in the Top 30% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 45% for Manager. When compared to United Community Banks’s competitors, Jimmy Tallent ranks below both Bank OZK CEO George Gleason and BOK Financial Corporation CEO Stacy Kymes.
The United Community Banks Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Jimmy Tallent, President & Director Herbert Lynn Harton, and Executive VP & CFO Jefferson Lee Harralson CFA
Jimmy Tallent CEO / President
Jimmy Tallent serves as the CEO / President of United Community Banks.
Herbert Lynn Harton President & Director
Mr. Herbert Lynn Harton has been President at United Community Banks, Inc. since January 28, 2014. Mr. Harton serves as... read more
Jefferson Lee Harralson CFA Executive VP & CFO
Jefferson L. Harralson serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Community Banks, Inc.... read more
Kate Gutierrez-Wilson SVP SBA Servicing & Liquidation Manager
Kate Gutierrez-Wilson serves as the SVP SBA Servicing & Liquidation Manager for United Community Bank. Kate started at... read more
Mark Terry SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Mark Terry serves as the SVP, Chief Technology Officer of United Community Bank. Mark started at United Community Bank... read more
Wade Hampe Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller
Wade Hampe serves as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller of United Community Bank. Wade started at United... read more
Scott Garcia Sr. Vice President
Scott Garcia serves as the Sr. Vice President of United Community Bank. Scott started at United Community Bank in July... read more
Todd Simpson Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking
Todd Simpson serves as the Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking of United Community Bank. Todd started at United... read more
Stephen Bird Senior Vice President, Director of Financial Planning and Management Reporting
Stephen Bird serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Financial Planning and Management Reporting of United... read more
How much do people at United Community Banks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at United Community Banks is $123,085, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,173, or $58 per hour.
At United Community Banks, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,481 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,456 annually. Average United Community Banks salaries by department include: Engineering at $145,205, Business Development at $122,264, Legal at $157,453, and Marketing at $122,816. Half of United Community Banks salaries are above $121,173.
7 employees at United Community Banks rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at United Community Banks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Salaries contributed from United Community Banks employees include job titles like Account Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from United Community Banks employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $173k | $173k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 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 United Community Banks across various culture dimensions.
United Community Banks' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. United Community Banks' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is United Community Banks address?
United Community Banks location is at P.O. Box 398 Blairsville
Who is the CEO of United Community Banks?
United Community Banks CEO is Jimmy Tallent, their score by employees is 66
What is United Community Banks eNPS?
The eNPS for United Community Banks is -50
What is United Community Banks revenue?
United Community Banks revenue is $440M
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in United Community Banks?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 198k