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      WaFd Bank

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      WaFd Bank reviews

      3.3

      49% would recommend to a friend

      (644 total reviews)
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      Brent Beardall

      63% approve of CEO

      41% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Senior management

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      WaFd Bank has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 644 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WaFd Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      644 reviews
      5.0
      Dec 16, 2025

      Supportive Team Culture for Growth

      Assistant manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Supportive team environment with helpful coworkers Strong focus on customer service and compliance Good training for new employees Stable company with solid benefits Emphasis on community involvement

      Cons

      Workload can be heavy during peak times Advancement opportunities may be limited depending on location Processes can feel rigid at times

      3.0
      Dec 8, 2025

      Decent Starting Point for Beginners, but Compensation Is Low

      Customer service representative (csr)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good for beginners — The role is suitable for someone who’s just starting their career and wants to learn basic banking operations. Supportive environment — Most teams are friendly and willing to help new employees. Manageable workload — Compared to big banks, the pace is slower and less stressful. Work-life balance — Generally more stable hours, fewer surprises, and less weekend pressure.

      Cons

      Very low pay — The hourly rate is significantly lower than other banks in the area, which makes it hard to stay long-term. Benefits are basic — The benefits package is very average and not competitive, especially for anyone planning to build a long-term career. Limited career growth — Advancement tends to be slow, and opportunities are fewer compared to larger financial institutions. Not ideal for ambitious candidates — If you want higher income or faster progression, this place may feel limiting.

      5.0
      Nov 29, 2025

      Love!

      Assistant mnager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Best company ever, really enjoyed working here

      Cons

      No cons honestly… low pay? But all jobs are these days with inflation

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