Does Peabody pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Peabody employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Peabody. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peabody?

74% of Peabody employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peabody 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peabody?

Director (11) , Engineer (9) , Manager (6) , Production Technician (5) , Accountant (4) , Production Manager (4) , Production Operator (4) , Heavy Equipment Operator (3) , Mechanic (3) , Mining Engineer (3) , Procurement Analyst (3) , Production Supervisor (3) , Senior Manager (3) , Supervisor (3) , Coal Miner (2)

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

"the pay is good for the work" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good benefits and pay generally at market or better" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great people and management team" ((in 24 reviews)); "most employees generally care about the company and ensuring its success." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Some cons associated with working for Peabody Energy are the constant layoffs due to the economic instability within the industry." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours coupled with forced overtime." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lean staffing system, busy managers" ((in 4 reviews)); "Career progression can be slow internally" ((in 3 reviews)); "Supervisors are entitled and can be obnoxious" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Peabody layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Peabody locations?

Saint Louis , Gillette , Wright , Evansville , Coulterville , Carlisle , Equality , Birmingham , Kayenta , Phoenix , Casper , Arley , Jasper , Oakman , Eldorado , Los Lunas , Grants , Newcastle , Huntsville , Memphis , Princeton , Indianapolis , Craig , Hayden , Oak Creek , White City , Boston , Shoal Creek , Nonesuch , Oak Dale

Peabody reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(281 total reviews)

Jim Grech

100% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Peabody has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Peabody employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

281 reviews

5.0

Feb 2, 2017

Excellent Employee Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits including very competitive compensation packages. These are the best people to work with and that includes the Executive Leadership Team. The CEO, Glenn Kellow, is very down-to-earth and communicative. We always know what's going on with the business which calms nerves in such a turbulent economy and during our Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Peabody takes care of its employees!!

Cons

The only downside I can find is that the building is in downtown St. Louis - we have to pay for parking. But, seriously, that's the only downside.

3.0

Jan 6, 2017

Mechanic/Welder

Mechanic/welder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has decent wages and it is an interesting work environment. Safety is a big priority, and generally most people follow the rules.

Cons

Not as good to work for as they once were. Benefits have been getting cut with the bankruptcy. Communication is terrible through the levels of management. Things pertaining to hourly employees are kept really hush and rumors are rampant.

4.0

Oct 31, 2016

A good complany to work for

Senior unix specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Peabody has a sound global model that managed net positive growth during the recession in the US. The employee base has long term potential, many of which see 25+ years.

Cons

Coal and energy in general are under attack from government regulators and environmentalists. The company tends to forfeit personal amenities in favor of the bottom dollar. Smaller workspace, cutting budgets for Christmas parties, etc.

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