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 21 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good pay, benefits, pension and 401k" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good Retirement" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Horrible management." ((in 14 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)); "Supervisory roles and upper management have qualities of undercover racist, favoritism and bullying." ((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

(52 total reviews)

James M. Derwinski

51% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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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

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4.0

Jul 20, 2023

Great company that values their employees opinions, health and wellness.

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Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

* Takes employee mental health and wellness seriously and provides many resources for help and/or leave. * Cares about employee opinions and takes action to improve quality of working environment * Compensation is good and on par with industry * Employee advancement in company is encouraged and valued * Diversity and inclusion is BIG and valued.

Cons

* Certain benefits aren't the greatest (Vision, Dental and Perks) * Work/Life balance could be improved. Some people can take advantage of work from home days/holidays/PTO/Vacation and some people are expected to be strict with work from home days.

4.0

Jun 18, 2023

You could do worse

Train dispatcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great financial compensation for the work we do.

Cons

Terrible work / life balance.

2.0

Mar 10, 2023

It's....fine

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and benefits, fairly easy to become long-term employment.

Cons

Management is inflexible. Very little room for growth. Union employees are treated very unfairly. Even in an emergency situation, no exceptions will be made for you if it's personal and not work related.

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