Duke Energy reviews

3.9

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,070 total reviews)
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Lynn J. Good

74% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Duke Energy has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,070 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Duke 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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2K reviews
4.0
Jul 14, 2025

Decent company

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They harp on safety. Benefits are solid. 401(k) match is really good.

Cons

Depending on the location and role you have, there aren't enough staff

2.0
Jun 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Strong “safety first” culture -Opportunities for career growth if you are proactive -Communication has been improving -Great coworkers and supportive peers

Cons

-Constant changes in management and high employee turnover -Poor training; you must rely on self-learning -STI (Short-Term Incentive) bonus is unreliable and consistently reduced due to safety incidents -Storm duty is mandatory with no exceptions for vacations or medical issues, requiring 16-hour days until restoration is complete -Salaried employees are treated like hourly employees, but receive no overtime pay; only straight time after exceeding 45 hours in a week -Hybrid roles require in-office presence 3 days per week with no fully remote options -Lack of flexibility in accommodating personal commitments during storm events

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