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?

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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

5.0

Apr 24, 2019

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caring people who want the business to succeed. Good pay. Can grow if you have initiative. Everyone works hard at this company so a strong work ethic is required.

Cons

Benefits could be better. (vacation/sick time). Too much gossip and not enough facts happening so more communication between mgmt and employees.

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It is great to hear your opinion on our career growth opportunities and the hard work performed by all associates. We continuously review our vacation and sick policies to ensure we are competitive and we will continue to do this moving forward.

1.0

Mar 22, 2019

Management is Condescending

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office Supports local Charities

Cons

Poor Management No recognition No opportunities to move up

Columbus McKinnon Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear your view of upper management is negative. We are confident the people we hire in those key roles exhibit behavior in line with our mission, vision and values. We strive to provide an environment where associates feel they're valued, treated fairly, and respected. Our associates are encouraged to provide further feedback. If you are not comfortable speaking to your manager, you can speak with HR, with someone in leadership in another part of the organization, or use our Ethics Hotline which is run by a third party.

2.0

Oct 21, 2018

A Company Run on Politics

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of people are great to work with. Many opportunities to give back to the community. With new CEO there is a clear direction for the company.

Cons

No opportunities for advancement unless some quits or is fired. There is also no development process to help employees get more experience and grow in their careers. Politics are rampant at the executive and middle management levels. If you don't feed into the game, you can't become a favorite and advance, even if you're more skilled than others. Employees who demonstrate what others think are negative qualities are often praised for them.

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