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

5.0

Mar 24, 2023

Great place of employment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is very safe and secure as well as a good work environment

Cons

Bigger parking lots or expanding them would be great for an outage

4.0

Mar 17, 2023

Good peers

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning opportunities Good peers

Cons

Uncertainty with new owners taking over

5.0

Mar 11, 2023

Great job

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits. Ok hourly pay.

Cons

Unsure future of the plant.

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