Does Columbus McKinnon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Columbus McKinnon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Columbus McKinnon. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Columbus McKinnon?

54% of Columbus McKinnon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Columbus McKinnon 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Columbus McKinnon?

Customer Service Representative (7) , Engineer (5) , Manager (5) , Accounting Intern (3) , Applications Engineer (3) , CNC Machinist (3) , Intern (3) , Accountant (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Advocate (2) , General Machinist (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2) , MACHINE FLOOR (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Marketing (2)

What are the pros of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"The people you work with are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 9 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly and willing to help." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Columbus McKinnon according to real employee reviews?

"Cheap! Upper management does not want to give back!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Executive leadership and director" ((in 6 reviews)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours without a good work" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Columbus McKinnon layoffs and their outlook for job security at Columbus McKinnon in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Columbus McKinnon locations?

Getzville , Charlotte , Buffalo , Amherst , Chattanooga , Damascus , Menomonee Falls , Wadesboro , Salem , Lexington , Lisbon , Nashville , Abingdon , Hartland , Milwaukee , Smyrna , Eureka , Marion , Saltville , Phoenix , Brighton , Indian Trail , Rockingham , Houston , Mohawk , La Vergne , Gatlinburg , Columbus , Des Moines , Sarasota

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3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Columbus McKinnon has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbus McKinnon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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208 reviews

1.0

Mar 3, 2021

It was like a fairy tale... that went to the dark side of the universe and fell in a black hole.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pay, benefits, most bosses are flexible.

Cons

Zero work life balance. None. Instead of hiring competent people they expect the existing ones to have no life outside the business and take on more and more. Treat the ones that think for themselves as pariah and only want yes men/women. Certain people in charge need to have their ties severed and bring in people that know what they’re doing.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're sorry you had this experience. HR has elevated your concerns to the appropriate leadership team to look for opportunities of improvement.

5.0

Jul 28, 2017

Human Resources Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, great people to work with

Cons

Some divisions have different policies, but the company is working on bringing harmonization throughout the entire workforce.

Columbus McKinnon Response

You are one of those great people who make Columbus McKinnon an excellent place to work, and we thank you for your 10+ years of service!

4.0

May 31, 2017

Decent place to work

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Pretty neat place to work. Nice facility. Good people to work with. ...... .. ..... ... ... ...

Cons

Management is terrible. Constantly changing managers. Tons of hours, no enough time at home. Everyone is overworked or laid off.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thanks for sharing your experience after your internship. We greatly value the fresh, outside perspective our interns can contribute, and are glad you had an overall positive experience! CMCO is currently working on ways to improve the leadership skills of management so they can lead our associates effectively, efficiently, and with the highest levels of respect.

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It was like a fairy tale... that went to the dark side of the universe and fell in a black hole.

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