Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

Union Pacific has an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5, based on over 3,321 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 6% over the last 12 months. 29% of employees would recommend working at Union Pacific to a friend and 32% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Union Pacific have been left by employees working as IT Intern , Finance Intern and Intern .

Does Union Pacific pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Union Pacific employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Union Pacific. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Union Pacific?

29% of Union Pacific employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Union Pacific 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Union Pacific?

Railroad Conductor (285) , Conductor (128) , Locomotive Engineer (111) , Freight Conductor (96) , Manager (96) , Engineer (76) , Train Dispatcher (61) , Machinist (54) , Train Crew (46) , Diesel Locomotive Electrician (40) , Carman (39) , Director (37) , Manager of Yard Operations (37) , Train Conductor (34) , Intern (33)

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

"Good company pay is good once you are done with training and working on your own." ((in 529 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 449 reviews)); "Great people and always a new challenge" ((in 132 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 128 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 86 reviews))

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

"Poor management make too many knee jerk decisions at the expense of employee satisfaction and long term employment" ((in 221 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 176 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 89 reviews)); "Layoffs are a constant threat as the company tires to earn more with less people." ((in 87 reviews)); "Another manager accused my foreman of me of not crossing track correctly even after he said he was to far away to really see us." ((in 79 reviews))

What are employees saying about Union Pacific layoffs in 2026?

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

Union Pacific reviews

2.6

29% would recommend to a friend

(3,058 total reviews)

Jim Vena

20% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

1.9

Work/Life balance

Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,058 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Union Pacific employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

3.0

Sep 2, 2008

OK company that is satisfied to let good employees leave rather than pay them what they are worth.

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Fun people to be around. Flexible schedule when needed. OK benefits and good structure for a working family who may need to bail a little early from work to catch a child's ball game or dance recital.

Cons

No recognition. People with little or no education continue advancing more quickly than those with education. Too much emphasis put on interns and allowing them better starting salaries and positions. It seems that much of the management is willing to let good educated employees leave the company rather than show them any recognition and pay them what they are worth. I know 6 people who have left in the past year and they have had to fill their positions with a higher job title and higher pay. All of this when a simple promotion would have kept each of them around.

4.0

Aug 20, 2008

Good stable, well paying career but you will experience the same downsides as you would in any large company.

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Union Pacific is a strong stable company that will only continue to see an increase in business fueled by the increasing fuel costs to transport large commodities. With that said, you don't have to worry about the company going under. Although, you sacrifice some things in your personal life, you do have the freedom to complete your tasks, and monitor your responsibillities without being tied to a desk the entire day. Your average work day is about 12 hours give or take, but those 12 hours are not all spent glued to your desk. Also, there is opportunity for advancement, and the jobs pay well.

Cons

As with all large companies, politics can be a downside, where advancement is not always based on merit or achievement. Also, if you do not have an understanding spouse the long hours and hollidays have the potential to create issues at home. You will work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays and could potentially have work days turn into a 30 hour venture. The downsides to this job, are not specific to this company and are shared by all companies which operate 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

4.0

Aug 17, 2008

A good job with drawbacks

Locomotive engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and medical benefits for family. Can lay off when I need to

Cons

Managers always testing and company always trying to take money out of your pocket. Will not pay valid claims because timekeeping was told to just "not pay" them

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Good stable, well paying career but you will experience the same downsides as you would in any large company.

A good job with drawbacks

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