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?

"Good people that are the worker bees (although few are left)" ((in 28 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area." ((in 22 reviews)); "From what I have gathered, pay and benefits are very good." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work life balance and flexible with schedules." ((in 9 reviews)); "Decent salary." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management and inconsistent work load." ((in 25 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)); "Long hours without a good work" ((in 4 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

4.0

Sep 14, 2020

Family Owned Thriving

Housekeeping director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Personal, Private, Giving, managerial liberty

Cons

Work Load, Salary, restrictive advancement

1.0

Aug 25, 2020

Not a company you would want to work for

Applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and 401K matching up to 4%

Cons

Poor management, low paygrade, disorganized company, bad leadership, no profit sharing, overworked, 1-2% bonuses

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're sorry you feel this way, but truly appreciate your candor so we can grow and do better. Please reach out to your local HR representative and we will be happy to work through your concerns.

4.0

Aug 17, 2020

Great Company

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, Profit sharing, great insurance, room for advancement

Cons

Large company that bases business decisions on satisfying the Board of Directors

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and for your years of service with us. We truly appreciate it.

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