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 73 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "Pay is good but only to keep you there" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 17 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 26 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 15 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((in 7 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

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4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(416 total reviews)

Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

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).

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416 reviews

4.0

Dec 12, 2025

Good Place to Work

It systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good industry providing a vital service.

Cons

Recent layoffs and cost cutting despite high executive pay and climbing profits.

Portland General Electric Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We understand that stability and pay equity are important concerns, and we take this feedback seriously. While we can’t comment on individual compensation decisions, we regularly review our pay practices and pay equity to ensure they remain competitive and fair. Our focus on customer affordability is part of a broader effort to align our work with long-term sustainability and doing what’s right for customers and the grid. Your feedback helps us improve, and we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and any specific suggestions you might have. Please reach out to our HR department directly at 503-464-7250 if you would like to have a more in-depth conversation. You can also report your observations confidentially online to Ethics Point https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7710/index.html at any time or by calling their hotline at 866-384-4277. This website and hotline are managed by a third-party vendor. -Sequoia

5.0

Nov 18, 2025

Great place to work!

Design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment and culture. Training has been very good - well communicated with excellent support and expectations. Good work life balance.

Cons

Quite a lot of driving.

Portland General Electric Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the great work environment and strong training! Driving requirements vary by role, and we appreciate the commitment you bring to serving our customers. -Sequoia

5.0

Nov 18, 2025

Love the team here!

Manager, plant maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at PGE is very fast paced but the team here is incredible and West Side Hydro is a beautiful place to report to every day. Very happy I made the transition.

Cons

Managing 22 people keeps me very busy and constantly shifting priorities can be daunting. It's not for the faint of heart, but I'm up for the challenge!

Portland General Electric Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you appreciate the team and the beautiful West Side Hydro location. Managing a large team is no small task, and we are thankful for your dedication. We’ll review your suggestion on speeding up backfill requisitions. -Sequoia

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