Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,309 total reviews)

Joe Creed

68% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,309 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Caterpillar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
5.0
Apr 13, 2026

Can be better

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong learning curve (hands-on + systems) – exposure to equipment, processes, lean, and problem-solving Good compensation & benefits – consistently rated above industry average Career growth opportunities – internal mobility and long-term progression Reputable brand – strong resume value

Cons

Work-life balance can be rough – overtime Management variability – experience depends heavily on manager Plant environment – can be physically demanding

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Caterpillar Response
1mo
Thank you for being a valuable member of #TeamCaterpillar and sharing your experience. We are so excited to hear that you are experiencing good learning opportunities and benefits here at Caterpillar. However, we are disappointed to hear that you are finding it hard to balance work and life. We request you to kindly get in touch with a local HR Representative to discuss your concerns.
3.0
Apr 12, 2026

Associate engineer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation and work flexibility

Cons

The work life balance can be improved

5.0
Apr 12, 2026

Work environment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy and friendly work environment.

Cons

No work from home is available.

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