Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

Union Pacific has an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on over 3,328 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 32% of employees would recommend working at Union Pacific to a friend and 35% 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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Union Pacific?

32% 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 (286) , 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) , Manager of Yard Operations (38) , Director (37) , Train Conductor (34) , Intern (33)

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

"The pay is good and despite the slow erosion of benefits they are still good." ((in 536 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 462 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 141 reviews)); "Great people and always a new challenge" ((in 135 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 90 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 218 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 169 reviews)); "constant layoffs are hard for family budget." ((in 92 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((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 83 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.

What are the top reviewed Union Pacific locations?

Omaha , Houston , Chicago , Kansas City , Fort Worth , San Antonio , Los Angeles , North Platte , Roseville , Salt Lake City , Denver , Portland , Saint Louis , Little Rock , North Little Rock , Saint Paul , Tucson , Cheyenne , Dallas , Colton , Hermiston , Melrose Park , Dupo , El Paso , Boone , Council Bluffs , Northlake , West Colton , Bakersfield , Phoenix

Union Pacific reviews

2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(3,063 total reviews)

Jim Vena

25% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,063 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Union Pacific employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Mar 9, 2019

MSO

Mechanical service operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good health insurance and benefits.

Cons

Precision railroading has killed the work morale and the company treats its employees bad.

1.0

Mar 4, 2019

Employees are great, management is disconnected and beholden to investors.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits, and training opportunities. Bonus is decent, for however long it lasts.

Cons

Management keeps people in the dark until subjecting employees to huge, potentially life changing moves at the drop of a hat. Management demands loyalty from employees while making decisions that hurt workers (focus on shareholder perceptions and pressures). Company is slashing the workforce and dividing duties of 2 positions into 1 role with a broader territory, with no salary adjustment.

1.0

Mar 3, 2019

Uncertain Times

Locomotive foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and wages are negotiated by various unions and tend to be very good for benefits and good for wages.

Cons

The common perception among employees is that the shareholders are now UP's god and employees are no longer members of the family which facilitated UP's record earnings (which benefit the shareholders) - they are merely a disposable resource. Hence the sense is one of betrayal. Younger employees are leaving and most employees feel the need to have an exit strategy.

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Employees are great, management is disconnected and beholden to investors.

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