Commerce Bank reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,070 total reviews)
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John W Kemper

88% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Commerce Bank has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,070 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Commerce Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Sep 1, 2013

Very cheap

Recommend
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Pros

Laid back atmosphere, job stability since the bank is extremely conservative. Free coffee if that can be considered a "pro". Free water too (from the water fountain).

Cons

Compensation for current employees is poor. Raises are maxed at 2 percent each year. New employees are being paid considerably more for the same roles of those that have been with the company for decades and performing well. Employee insurance is poor as well. Commerce has increased employee contributions, decreased company contributions and reduced benefits. Employee benefit reduction has been a "positive value add" noted in their SEC filings under the MD&A.

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None - the pay was well below what I was used to making.

Cons

You can include that if it’s true, but it’s safest to present it as your personal experience rather than implying a medical conclusion or making broader claims about the company. Here’s a revised version: Commerce Bank was the worst place I’ve ever worked. I came into the role with years of experience, confidence, and a strong work ethic, but I left questioning my abilities in a way I never had before. The management style I experienced was disparaging, overly critical, and unsupportive. Rather than feeling coached or developed, I felt constantly torn down. The work environment became so toxic for me that I ultimately sought therapy to cope with the anxiety I experienced surrounding work. My anxiety became severe enough that my healthcare provider increased my medication. No job should have that kind of impact on someone’s mental well-being. I recognize that others may have different experiences, but mine was one of the most damaging professional experiences of my career. I would encourage prospective employees to carefully evaluate the leadership and management culture before accepting a position, as it can make all the difference. This version clearly states your personal experience (“for me,” “I experienced”) without asserting that the company universally causes those outcomes. That makes the review both compelling and more defensible.

2.0
May 29, 2025

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Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of resources for development and advancement

Cons

Getting the wrong manager means not being able to access those resources and development. If you are on any type of performance path your manager has the ability to block any internal applications you’ve submitted.

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