Question 1

Is WaFd Bank a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

WaFd Bank has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 658 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at WaFd Bank to a friend and 41% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about WaFd Bank have been left by employees working as Manager, Branch Manager and Customer Service Representative (CSR).

Question 2

Does WaFd Bank pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, WaFd Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at WaFd Bank. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at WaFd Bank?

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49% of WaFd Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated WaFd Bank 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at WaFd Bank?

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Personal Banker (78), Customer Service Representative (50), Branch Manager (37), Customer Service Representative (CSR) (16), Customer Service Supervisor (14), Bank Teller (13), Manager (11), CSS (8), Customer Service Representative II (8), Anonymous (7), Director of Service (7), Mortgage Loan Processor (7), Assistant Manager (6), Credit Analyst (6), Analyst (5)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at WaFd Bank according to real employee reviews?

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"Great Benefits !!! !!!! !!" ((in 68 reviews)); "The people at the branch level were great to work with but everyone was looking for new jobs all the time." ((in 46 reviews)); "Work life balance is great as we are closed weekends." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great leadership! the company has the best integrity of any financial i have worked for." ((in 17 reviews)); "Coworkers are great!" ((in 17 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at WaFd Bank according to real employee reviews?

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"low pay and behind on innovation" ((in 99 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 28 reviews)); "There is no training whatever and if you need help you're told to "just call and ask Seattle"." ((in 22 reviews)); "Managers have to spend time they do not have to bring these individuals up to speed." ((in 18 reviews)); "No bonus for all the hard working corporate employees while essential employees got 25% more pay for over a month due to the virus." ((in 14 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about WaFd Bank layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed WaFd Bank locations?

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Seattle, Boise, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Portland, Phoenix, Tucson, Everett, Albuquerque, Scottsdale, Spokane, Medford, Eugene, Idaho Falls, Benson, Las Vegas, Bellingham, Bellevue, Bothell, Tacoma, Bend, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Salem, Nampa, Plano, Federal Way, Lakewood, Monroe, Stanwood

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