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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWestamerica Bancorporation employees are 34% more likely to recommend Westamerica Bancorporation as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Westamerica Bancorporation is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Westamerica Bancorporation employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Westamerica Bancorporation’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Westamerica Bancorporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Westamerica Bancorporation is rated C
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Westamerica Bancorporation ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 20 Westamerica Bancorporation employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Westamerica Bancorporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Back-end comp for executives is excellent. All employees receive profit sharing after 1 year of employment.
What are some of the best things about your team?Nurturing and friendly team; good work life balance.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Very flexible and great work-life balance.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Modernize and pay employees at least average compared to competitors.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication. Teamwork. Respect. Value Others
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compensation is under current market.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.westamerica.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WABC |
Westamerica Bancorporation competitors include CenterState Bank, Penns Woods Bancorp, and Citi. Westamerica Bancorporation ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Westamerica Bancorporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
8 employees at Westamerica Bancorporation have reviewed Westamerica Bancorporation 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 8 Westamerica Bancorporation employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Westamerica Bancorporation are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Westamerica Bancorporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Westamerica Bancorporation are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Westamerica Bancorporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Westamerica Bancorporation believe the environment at Westamerica Bancorporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Westamerica Bancorporation is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Westamerica Bancorporation work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Westamerica Bancorporation 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 about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
At this moment no Westamerica Bancorporation employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Westamerica Bancorporation's KPIs and OKRs.
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. David Payne’s employees rank Westamerica Bancorporation in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Meetings. When compared to Westamerica Bancorporation’s competitors, David Payne ranks below both Penns Woods Bancorp CEO Richard Grafmyre and Citi CEO Michael Corbat.
The Westamerica Bancorporation Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO David Payne, Senior VP & CFO John A. Thorson, and Senior VP & Chief Credit Administrator Russell W. Rizzardi
David Payne CEO / President
Mr. David L. Payne serves as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Westamerica Bancorporation. Mr.... read more
John A. Thorson Senior VP & CFO
Mr. John A. Thorson is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Westamerica Bancorporation (the... read more
Russell W. Rizzardi Senior VP & Chief Credit Administrator
Mr. Russell W. Rizzardi serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Administrator of Westamerica Bank since 2008.... read more
Dennis Hansen Senior VP of Operations & Systems and Systems Division Manager
Mr. Dennis R. Hansen serves as Senior Vice President of Operations and Systems at Westamerica Bancorporation and served... read more
How much do people at Westamerica Bancorporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Westamerica Bancorporation is $88,340, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,141, or $50 per hour.
At Westamerica Bancorporation, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,442 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,210 annually. Average Westamerica Bancorporation salaries by department include: Business Development at $100,606, Customer Support at $59,128, Marketing at $80,911, and Admin at $53,862. Half of Westamerica Bancorporation salaries are above $104,141.
3 employees at Westamerica Bancorporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at Westamerica Bancorporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $82k | $82k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $102k | $102k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $165k | $165k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $266k | $266k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $351k | $351k | 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 Westamerica Bancorporation across various culture dimensions.
Westamerica Bancorporation PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Westamerica Bancorporation?
Westamerica Bancorporation CEO is David Payne, their score by employees is 40
What is Westamerica Bancorporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Westamerica Bancorporation is 34
What is Westamerica Bancorporation revenue?
Westamerica Bancorporation revenue is $190M
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Westamerica Bancorporation?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Westamerica Bancorporation?
The average salaries for Marketing in Westamerica Bancorporation is 81k