Does Philadelphia Gas Works pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Philadelphia Gas Works employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Philadelphia Gas Works. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Philadelphia Gas Works?

68% of Philadelphia Gas Works employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Philadelphia Gas Works 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Philadelphia Gas Works?

Manager (7) , Field Service Technician (6) , Pipe Mechanic (5) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Intern (4) , Compressor Operator (3) , Customer Affairs (3) , Director (3) , Engineer (3) , Engineer II/III (2) , Field Technician (2) , Management (2) , Operator (2) , Staff Engineer (2) , Vice President (2)

What are the pros of working at Philadelphia Gas Works according to real employee reviews?

"Great Benefits and easy work" ((in 34 reviews)); "Again great people." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good pay and easy to live up in company" ((in 8 reviews)); "Friendly and familial culture." ((in 5 reviews)); "Choice of Pension or a 401(B) with a 457 plan." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Philadelphia Gas Works according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is low" ((in 7 reviews)); "Management is horrible." ((in 6 reviews)); "Alot of nepotism." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers just turn the other cheek and ignore it." ((in 3 reviews)); "Shift work and weekend schedule" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Philadelphia Gas Works layoffs in 2026?

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

Philadelphia Gas Works reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)

Seth A. Shapiro

51% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (141 reviews)

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Philadelphia Gas Works has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Philadelphia Gas Works 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

141 reviews

4.0

Aug 20, 2021

Is Pgw right for you?

Gas transportation coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Benefits package is hard to beat. Salary compared to industry standards. Free parking and onsite mini gym.

Cons

Domicile required in Philadelphia within 1 year of employment. Must live in the city to be employed here.

2.0

Jul 21, 2021

Not ideal for growing professionals

Accounting assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent weekly pay and awesome benefits.

Cons

For starters, the management team at PGW is horrible. They think very lowly of their employees, place an enormous amount of stress on them, place them in horrid working conditions, all because of control. The top union leadership is no different. The backdoor deals with management for their own professional and personal gain is just as terrible. They are not thinking for the future, but thinking for themselves. Their policies and leaderships are so outdated, it's sad how they want young aspiring professionals to apply but yet they cannot accommodate their needs. The work-life balance is horrible. For example, during remote work, they are micromanaging their employees. COVID-19 exposed the lack of leadership, preparation, and most importantly the morale of this company. My suggestion to anyone with an ounce of professionalism and talent, stay away from this outdated, racist company.

3.0

Jul 12, 2021

Ehh

Pipe mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job has Decent pay good benefits

Cons

Work with some real morons

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