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 (6) , 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 65 reviews)); "Pay is good but only to keep you there" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great Culture and believe system" ((in 24 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?

"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 17 reviews)); "There is an overwhelming amount of change taking place with poor leadership to navigate it." ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((in 7 reviews)); "Senior management is disconnected from front" ((in 5 reviews)); "I experienced and observed a management style within HR leadership that created an environment where people did not feel safe raise concerns or give honest feedback without fear of consequences." ((in 5 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

79% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (416 reviews)

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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

Apr 21, 2026

Purpose-driven culture moving quickly through change and innovation to meet the needs of our customers

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Purpose-driven organization guided by innovation, commitment to community, and employee contributions.

Cons

Some employees are slow to accept change, and performance management results in defensiveness rather than accountability.

Portland General Electric Response

2mo

We’re grateful for your Glassdoor review and for sharing your thoughts. Feedback like this helps us continue to grow. -Sequoia

1.0

Apr 7, 2026

Read beyond the smiles and PC verbiage

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits including PTO, thoughtful facility to take breaks and breakrooms.

Cons

I wanted to get away from corporate but found myself back in it. While compliance is understandable for this work, the systems they make us use, are grossly out dated making the job way too hard to do even with training. Click this click that 5x, then go back, passcode, it’s over the top and you're not told in the interview, or given proper testing, to reflect not just a “challenging” system, but something that has you working in the dark ages. Our instructor was very hot and cold and projected a lot of her annoyance onto people excited to understand, offering little guidance on expectations, in clear instructions. They say a lot of right things, making you prematurely trust the hype and perks more than the reality.

Portland General Electric Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the pay, benefits, and our facilities. We also take your concerns seriously, particularly around transparency, training experience, and system usability. Compliance-driven environments can be complex, and we recognize that our tools and training need to reflect the day-to-day realities of the role. Your comments are being shared with our leadership and training teams as we continue working to improve communication, systems, and onboarding. We appreciate you being candid and wish you the best moving forward. -Sequoia

5.0

Feb 12, 2026

Best Utility company I worked till date

Senior applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and trust on employees and their potential. Every individual and their perspectives are valued. High-Focus on Innovation and commitment to customers. Overall good benefits and generous employer contributions.

Cons

Professional growth is hard due to the size and industry of the company.

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