Does Talen Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Talen Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Talen Energy. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Talen Energy?

61% of Talen Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Talen Energy 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Talen Energy?

Analyst (7) , Manager (4) , Operations (4) , Security Officer (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Engineer (3) , Senior Analyst (3) , Senior Engineer (3) , Consultant (2) , Contractor (2) , Director (2) , Information Technology (2) , Maintenance Mechanic (2) , Nuclear Security Officer (2) , Operator (2)

What are the pros of working at Talen Energy according to real employee reviews?

"Pay and Beneifits are good." ((in 29 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good salaries for the area." ((in 9 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Talen Energy according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is completely out of touch with what is actually happening at their generating facilities." ((in 10 reviews)); "Learned quickly what the phrase “people don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad managers” really meant." ((in 3 reviews)); "Low morale due to lack of clarity on company's future" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Talen Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Talen Energy locations?

Berwick , Allentown , Houston , Colstrip , The Woodlands , Corpus Christi , Bangor , York Haven , Bayonne , Dallas , Susquehanna , Bethlehem , Easton , Lehigh Valley , Washingtonville , Collegeville , Philadelphia , Penn , Hazleton , York , Baltimore

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Talen Energy

Talen Energy reviews

3.7

61% would recommend to a friend

(177 total reviews)

Ralph Alexander

61% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Talen Energy has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 177 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Talen Energy 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

177 reviews

2.0

Oct 16, 2020

Professional review

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team work and collaboration among colleagues ...

Cons

Bad morale, no growth opportunity

3.0

Aug 22, 2020

They don't share the profits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reliable and dependable paycheck weekly

Cons

They cry poverty and say there is no money. They want to give you $100 for saving them millions annually. What a joke that is.

5.0

Feb 19, 2020

Excellent Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Talen Energy is a very good company to work for. Very good people, energetic workforce and is led with integrity.

Cons

There are currently no cons to working at Talen Energy

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