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 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 19 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?

"A lot of ego; constant change; lack of prioritization; do more with less; poor management and accountability; too many meetings; unfair practices like "you have to work in the office 3 days/week, but your leadership can be remote;" always chasing the next shiny object; everything is an exception." ((in 24 reviews)); "There is an overwhelming amount of change taking place with poor leadership to navigate it." ((in 16 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 14 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior management is disconnected from front" ((in 6 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

(416 total reviews)

Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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Portland General Electric has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 416 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

416 reviews

5.0

Feb 4, 2026

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good Benefits - Stable Industry - Environmental Focus - Hybrid Work Schedule

Cons

- Current political climate is not helpful to the company

5.0

Feb 4, 2026

Excellent company!

Director of safety, technical training, and emergency management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PGE has been a fantastic company to work for and continue to grow my career with. It is a fast-paced learning environment with fun and exciting challenges.

Cons

Navigating Oregon's political landscape can be challenging and requires the company to pivot quickly.

5.0

Feb 3, 2026

Purpose-driven Transformative Company - Great Place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a mission-driven company doing meaningful work, and I’m genuinely proud to be part of it. The purpose is real, and it’s matched by strong pay and benefits that reflect the value of the work. The organization is in a transformative phase—shifting from legacy “this is how we’ve always done it” thinking to operating like a modern, results-oriented business. There’s strong leadership focus on driving outcomes with purpose, moving quickly, and collaborating across teams. I feel supported, challenged, and trusted to contribute in ways that matter, and I can clearly see the impact of the work every day.

Cons

As the company continues to transform, strengthening accountability for lower performance would further reinforce the culture we’re building.

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Jobs at Portland General Electric

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