Does Cleveland-Cliffs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cleveland-Cliffs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cleveland-Cliffs. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cleveland-Cliffs?

57% of Cleveland-Cliffs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cleveland-Cliffs 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Shift Manager (32) , Engineer (16) , Maintenance Technician (11) , Manager (11) , Steel Worker (10) , Crane Operator (9) , Production Operator (9) , Maintenance Supervisor (8) , Shift Supervisor (8) , General Laborer (7) , Quality Engineer (7) , Electrician (6) , MTM Mechanical (6) , Operator (6) , Production Worker (6)

What are the pros of working at Cleveland-Cliffs according to real employee reviews?

"They moneys great and benefits" ((in 84 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good money and lots of overtime" ((in 23 reviews)); "Quarterly bonuses have been very positive" ((in 16 reviews)); "Pension and 401k." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cleveland-Cliffs according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and tend to put more responsibility on you without any kind of compensation." ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management seems better but are blind and don’t come around." ((in 17 reviews)); "Bad work/life balance." ((in 16 reviews)); "Mills are a dangerous work environment" ((in 13 reviews)); "Lack of Training" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cleveland-Cliffs layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cleveland-Cliffs layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cleveland-Cliffs in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cleveland-Cliffs locations?

East Chicago , Cleveland , Burns Harbor , Middletown , Dearborn , Butler , Weirton , Toledo , Indiana Harbor , Rockport , Ishpeming , Steelton , West Chester , Coatesville , Hibbing , Coshocton , Mansfield , Riverdale , Forbes , Bowling Green , New Carlisle , Cincinnati , Columbus , Chicago , Detroit , Gary , Portage , Columbus , Conshohocken , Novi

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3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(682 total reviews)

Lourenco Goncalves

67% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Cleveland-Cliffs has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 682 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cleveland-Cliffs 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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682 reviews

3.0

Aug 10, 2023

Great Company

Quality lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay & sometimes profit sharing checks.

Cons

Management should have better knowledge of positions.

4.0

Aug 4, 2023

Great Company

Shift manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Safe environment, always thinking about employees

Cons

Some upper management don't understand the wants and needs of staff

5.0

Jul 31, 2023

Awesome Place to work

Mill worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great wages and benefits and great people to work with.

Cons

Sometimes multiple shifts and hours

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