Does Metra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metra. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metra?

53% of Metra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metra 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metra?

Electrician (8) , Railroad Conductor (7) , Intern (4) , Train Conductor (4) , Coach Cleaner (3) , Manager (3) , Accountant (2) , Accounting (2) , Attorney (2) , Conductor (2) , Finance (2) , Human Resources (2) , Journeyman Carman (2) , Machinist (2) , Project Coordinator (2)

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

"If you can get in the Pay and Benefits are great." ((in 25 reviews)); "Pay is good for you" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits and pension." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good Retirement" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Horrible management." ((in 13 reviews)); "These managers are able to operate with impunity and do as they please which really effects Metra in a negative way." ((in 7 reviews)); "Terrible upper management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Hours are long." ((in 5 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant throughout the company." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Metra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Metra locations?

Chicago , Blue Island , Fox Lake , Gary , Daytona Beach , Columbus

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3.2

53% would recommend to a friend

(135 total reviews)

James M. Derwinski

51% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Culture & values

Metra has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 135 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Metra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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135 reviews

4.0

Nov 18, 2015

Tower Operator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits and if you enjoy working with Trains and by yourself it is a great job

Cons

Long shifts and extra board may take a while to build seniority and bid on another position. I worked the midnight shift for the first two years

2.0

Aug 6, 2015

Police Officer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best benefits and seniority does mean something.

Cons

The company jobs pay is below where it should be for a big city.

3.0

Apr 10, 2015

Electrician

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management not on your back. Good chance for promotion. Able to move to different shifts and location. Good health benefits. Railroad pensions

Cons

Underpaid compared to other union pay scale. No employee discount on riding trains. Training is horrible. Very weak union support. Top.

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