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 PTO." ((in 69 reviews)); "Pay is good but only to keep you there" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great Culture and believe system" ((in 26 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?

"Worst management, leaders don't know what they are doing and still have lot of managers who do nothing at high level positions" ((in 23 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)); "Senior management is disconnected from front" ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((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

3.0

Dec 23, 2024

Working at PGE

Product specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay & benefits, amazing people

Cons

Long working hours, fast paced and continuously gets faster

5.0

Dec 11, 2024

Supportive and Collaborative Workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company fosters continuous learning, offering employees the chance to develop both technical and soft skills. The company also respects employees’ personal time, providing flexibility and ensuring a sustainable workload.

Cons

Some processes and policies are rigid; the company could improve talent retention by adopting a more agile approach.

5.0

Nov 26, 2024

Passionate people doing purpose-driven work

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart, passionate people Purpose-driven work Great comp and benefits Leadership and professional development opportunities

Cons

Steep learning curve for those without prior utility experience but lots of helpful colleagues willing to get you up to speed.

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