Question 1

Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Union Pacific has an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on over 3,329 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.

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 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Union Pacific?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Union Pacific?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"The pay is good and despite the slow erosion of benefits they are still good." ((in 551 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 446 reviews)); "Great people and potential for life long associates" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 118 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 91 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"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 177 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 88 reviews)); "Massive layoffs and downsizing of train yards has most employees wondering when the axe will fall." ((in 86 reviews)); "Their style over the years has instilled a negative mindset into every agreement professional’s head and had burned out a lot of good managers." ((in 83 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Union Pacific layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Union Pacific locations?

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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

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