Item: Union Pacific
Rating: 3
Author: Locomotive Eng

Question 1

Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does Union Pacific pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Union Pacific?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Union Pacific?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Union Pacific layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

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