Does Portland Timbers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Portland Timbers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Portland Timbers. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Portland Timbers?

48% of Portland Timbers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Portland Timbers 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Portland Timbers?

Coordinator (3) , Youth Camps Operations (2)

What are the pros of working at Portland Timbers according to real employee reviews?

"fantastic internal culture" ((in 4 reviews)); "The benefits of being a part of a sports organization are endless." ((in 3 reviews)); "Working with truly talented creatives to build up some of the best teams on the pitch in NWSL and MLS" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Portland Timbers according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance can be challenging at times." ((in 4 reviews)); "abhorrent leadership." ((in 3 reviews)); "Extremely low pay." ((in 3 reviews))

Portland Timbers Reviews

3.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(41 total reviews)

Merritt Paulson

52% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Portland Timbers has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 41 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Portland Timbers employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

41 reviews

5.0

20 Oct 2025

A great place to work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great front office culture, a really great group of people working towards a common goal.

Cons

Working nights/weekends but that is to be expected in this space!

4.0

16 Oct 2025

Great support, room for growth, incredible people

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Office culture is on point. Great benefits. Mental health support a big plus

Cons

Offices spread throughout stadium. Can make it hard to meet new people if not extroverted. Must love sports.

5.0

21 Jul 2025

Great Culture and Unique Experience

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The Timbers are deeply connected to the community and their fans, and being part of that energy is both inspiring and rewarding. It’s rare to find a workplace where you can feel this much purpose and excitement behind what you do, and every day feels like you’re contributing to something bigger. The organization has a great culture with supportive and friendly people. There’s a strong sense of teamwork, and it’s clear that everyone cares about what they do. Being part of such a well-known organization with a passionate fanbase and community involvement makes the experience unique and memorable.

Cons

Like all sports organizations, the busy season can mean long hours or an irregular schedule. Work life balance can be challenging at times.

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