Does Portland General Electric pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Portland General Electric employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Portland General Electric. This rating has improved by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Portland General Electric?

82% of Portland General Electric employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Portland General Electric 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Portland General Electric?

Manager (22) , Customer Service Representative (20) , Project Manager (19) , Analyst (11) , Engineer (8) , Intern (7) , Senior Manager (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Business Analyst (5) , Customer Service Advisor (5) , Senior Analyst (5) , Supervisor (5) , Billing Specialist (3) , Communications Specialist (3) , Compliance Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at Portland General Electric according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and structured work environment" ((in 64 reviews)); "Pay is good but only to keep you there" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great Culture and believe system" ((in 27 reviews)); "Had great coworkers and managers who cared" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Portland General Electric according to real employee reviews?

"A lot of ego; constant change; lack of prioritization; do more with less; poor management and accountability; too many meetings; unfair practices like "you have to work in the office 3 days/week, but your leadership can be remote;" always chasing the next shiny object; everything is an exception." ((in 26 reviews)); "If you're labeled as an "administrative assistant" it is very hard to move up since managers don't think you're capable of doing anything else." ((in 17 reviews)); "There is an overwhelming amount of change taking place with poor leadership to navigate it." ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior management is disconnected from front" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Portland General Electric layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Portland General Electric locations?

Portland , Tualatin , Beaverton , Estacada , Oregon City , Gresham , Rainier , Seattle , Salem , Grand Prairie , Bridgeport , Boardman , Clatskanie , Dundee , Hillsboro , Wilsonville , Woodburn , Atlanta , Port Jefferson , Milwaukie

Portland General Electric reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(415 total reviews)

Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (415 reviews)

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Portland General Electric has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 415 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Portland General Electric 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

415 reviews

5.0

Nov 18, 2025

Love the team here!

Manager, plant maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at PGE is very fast paced but the team here is incredible and West Side Hydro is a beautiful place to report to every day. Very happy I made the transition.

Cons

Managing 22 people keeps me very busy and constantly shifting priorities can be daunting. It's not for the faint of heart, but I'm up for the challenge!

Portland General Electric Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you appreciate the team and the beautiful West Side Hydro location. Managing a large team is no small task, and we are thankful for your dedication. We’ll review your suggestion on speeding up backfill requisitions. -Sequoia

5.0

Nov 18, 2025

Superior Onboarding & Employee Focused Culture

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Onboarding was smooth with the right people to address IT issues and general PGE business programs. In role, the company culture is very healthy, employees and managers look after each other's well-being. The different business functions work well together to get work done efficiently and effectively. It has been a great experience having resources from other functions so readily available to assist in day-to-day activities.

Cons

There were not any cons associated with the onboarding process or with the role.

Portland General Electric Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear onboarding went smoothly and that you’ve found the culture and collaboration across teams so supportive. We appreciate your feedback and are glad it’s been a great start for you. -Sequoia

5.0

Nov 17, 2025

Mission Driven Workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a mission driven workplace with strong energy and engagement. The focus on delivering positive results for customers and stakeholders is clear, and it shows in the day-to-day work. Employees have a real voice and can influence change no matter their level. Leadership communicates the mission often and keeps the direction easy to understand. I have enjoyed my experience here and feel excited about the opportunities ahead.

Cons

The learning curve in this industry is steep, especially coming from a different sector. There is a lot to learn and the pace moves quickly, which can feel challenging at times. My team and leaders have been supportive, which has helped, but the amount of information to absorb early on is significant.

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