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)); "Good pay and good location" ((in 19 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 7 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)); "Long hours without a good work" ((in 4 reviews)); "Little to no opportunity for advancement" ((in 4 reviews)); "Middle management is filled with deceit and blame without ever providing constructive thoughts or solutions" ((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

Columbus McKinnon reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(208 total reviews)

David J. Wilson

46% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

208 reviews

3.0

Apr 25, 2018

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is great. No weekend work

Cons

Sr. Management needs to trust staff.

5.0

Oct 10, 2017

Great Place To Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's exciting to work for a global company that is open to changing its culture where employees can learn and grow while earning good wages. People are great to work with at this company!

Cons

Reduce the amount of overtime worked.

Columbus McKinnon Response

8y

Thank you for your engagement and sharing your positive experience! As we grow and evolve, accountability is at the center of our culture. We hope you will continue to love your experience at CMCO and share ideas openly.

5.0

Jul 25, 2017

CMCO Lexington Is A Great Place To Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Management Team, dependable work, good pay and benefits.

Cons

Advancement slow due to long term of current employees.

Columbus McKinnon Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to review and share your positive experience at CMCO. We will keep pursuing growth in our business and want you to be a part of it, keep sharing ideas and feedback!

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