Does Idaho Power pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Idaho Power employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Idaho Power. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Idaho Power?

64% of Idaho Power employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Idaho Power 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Idaho Power?

Customer Service Representative (12) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (6) , Engineer (6) , Administrative (3) , Department Specialist (3) , Engineering Intern (3) , Human Resources (3) , Software Developer (3) , Analyst (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Business Systems Analyst (2) , Energy Advisor (2) , IT Service Desk Technician (2) , Information Technology (2) , Substation Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Idaho Power according to real employee reviews?

"Great pay" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good salary and good benefits." ((in 19 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great!" ((in 14 reviews)); "The company reflects values of Boise and work life balance is great!" ((in 9 reviews)); "Benefits and pension are great." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Idaho Power according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, deceptive." ((in 9 reviews)); "To make matter worse, many in leadership have questionable personal ethics, and that unfortunately bleeds into the day" ((in 9 reviews)); "Some managers have a “Do more with less” mentality." ((in 7 reviews)); "Since so many people stay at Idaho Power for their full careers (which is great!), sometimes it feels like there aren't a lot of opportunities to move around or up." ((in 3 reviews)); "We bend over backwards to make sure the investors and upper management are well taken care of." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Idaho Power layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Idaho Power locations?

Boise , Nampa , Idaho Falls , Pocatello , Payette , Oxbow

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Idaho Power reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(147 total reviews)

Lisa Grow

86% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Idaho Power has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 147 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Idaho Power employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

147 reviews

5.0

Oct 29, 2024

Great place to work

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Idaho Power operates with integrity and cares about its customers and communities. The people they hire are smart and work hard, which is a good thing because there's lots of work to do with all of the growth in Southern Idaho.

Cons

With all of the retirements in the last few years, we've lost a lot of industry knowledge. On the plus side, along with the challenges that means a lot more opportunities for new people to learn and advance.

Idaho Power Response

Thank you for recommending Idaho Power as a great place to work, and for your contributions towards that as someone who has been with us for more than 20 years. It’s wonderful to hear that your experience has been that the company operates with integrity and truly cares about its customers and communities. It’s also great to know that you feel the Company is composed of smart, hardworking individuals who are driving the company’s growth. While the retirements have certainly posed challenges, it’s encouraging to see the positive side you mentioned. The influx of new talent brings fresh perspectives and opportunities for learning and advancement. Embracing these changes can lead to innovative solutions and continued success. Keep up the great work, and let’s look forward to a bright future together!

5.0

Apr 24, 2024

Best place to work

Science technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and development opportunities

Cons

Can think of any specific cons but if I had to choose something I would say diversity

5.0

Apr 10, 2024

Great Company

Meter technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture, pay and benefits.

Cons

Time off benefit could be improved

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