Does Chesapeake Utilities pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Chesapeake Utilities employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Chesapeake Utilities. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Chesapeake Utilities?

68% of Chesapeake Utilities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Chesapeake Utilities 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chesapeake Utilities?

Analyst (5) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Director (4) , Systems Administrator (3) , Engineer (2) , GIS Specialist (2) , Internal Auditor (2) , Manager (2) , Marketing Coordinator (2) , Operations Technician (2) , Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Chesapeake Utilities according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good Coworkers" ((in 5 reviews)); "Stable company and future, great leadership at the top level, some amazing employees at all levels who really care about each other." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Chesapeake Utilities according to real employee reviews?

"Extremely horrible middle management!" ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless about what the field people deal with to do there job to keep gas flowing and compensation is lacking." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low Pay" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Chesapeake Utilities layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Chesapeake Utilities locations?

Dover , Newark , West Palm Beach , Orrville , Jacksonville , Ruthville , East Meadow , Findlay , Easton , Salisbury , DeBary , Yulee , Miami , Tampa , Magnolia , Middletown , Amelia Island

Chesapeake Utilities reviews

3.4

68% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)

Jeffry Householder

94% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Chesapeake Utilities has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 86 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Chesapeake Utilities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

86 reviews

1.0

Jan 25, 2026

Be very, very careful...

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After 8 years, of which the last 2 were a living hell, leaving was the best thing. (Sadly)

Cons

Favoritism Nepotism Not open to new ideas Unfair reviews/treatment/compensation Centralized authority/clics Management by fear and intimidation Absolutely no work/life balance Unrealistic expectations No upward mobility unless part of "the clic"

Chesapeake Utilities Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your eight years of service and are sorry that your experience during your final years with the Company did not meet your expectations. Chesapeake Utilities remains committed to maintaining a positive, respectful and supportive environment for all employees. Your perspective is helpful as we continue to focus on strengthening the employee experience.

4.0

Oct 6, 2025

Good company to work for

Engineer 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance - good footprint across the U.S.

Cons

Teams are widespread across multiple locations

Chesapeake Utilities Response

1mo

Thank you for being part of the team and providing your viewpoints. We appreciate your insight on team connectivity and career development. These are important areas we continue to strengthen. Please reach out to your HR Business Partner to share additional recommendations as this is helpful to our continuous improvement of the employee experience.

4.0

Aug 13, 2025

Great company with flexible work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote/hybrid, good people, engaged leadership, ability to learn and grow and get involved in projects that are outside of your normal course of work, employee resource groups are encouraged to build connections across the enterprise

Cons

Bonuses are based on group performance not individual performance

Chesapeake Utilities Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions to the Chesapeake team! We are glad you value the flexible work environment, engaged leadership and opportunities for learning and development. It is also wonderful to hear that our employee resource groups have helped you to build meaningful connections. We appreciate your note regarding the bonus structure. Our group-based approach is designed to reflect our one-team culture which rewards shared success and collaboration across the organization. Your perspective is important and we welcome your continued feedback as we review our programs. Please feel free to contact your HR Business Partner to share your experience and recommendations.

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