Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

Union Pacific has an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5, based on over 3,326 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 30% of employees would recommend working at Union Pacific to a friend and 33% 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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Union Pacific?

30% 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 552 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 140 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 138 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 222 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 172 reviews)); "Massive layoffs and downsizing of train yards has most employees wondering when the axe will fall." ((in 91 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 85 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.

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

2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(3,063 total reviews)

Jim Vena

22% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.6 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 26% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

Oct 23, 2019

Used to be a great company......

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The salary and benefits are comparable to other large railroads.

Cons

The company has taken a turn for the worst. Sadly despite making record profits, executives continue to slash jobs for financial gain. The employees that remain are not sure what their future holds and are constantly on edge with threats of more layoffs. There is no work life balance due to the layoffs and extra responsibilities that are being placed on front line managers. The only positive thing is that the checks never bounce.

1.0

Oct 12, 2019

Stay away and not worth it The job is mentally and physically draining in a negative work environment in all fields.

Machinist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to work with all different types of people with different backgrounds.

Cons

Employees safety is consistantly at risk and the work force is being subjected to a negative work environment. This year as of October 2019...5 people have died because of it. Current workers are battling a loss of employment because of the downsizing and corporate greed. The trains are longer and workers are pushed to the brink of failure. I was a model employee. I went above and beyond of what was expected of me. I walked away on my own terms with my life just like the 70 or so machinists that left Union Pacific Los Angeles region. Union Pacific is evolving and the changes always end with cycling out great standout class A employees from different trades. Don'T Put yourself or your family through this.

1.0

Oct 4, 2019

If you see more then 3 stars it's a company manager with no soul

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Retirement if it's still there when you retire. pay used to be good but hasn't moved in 10 years. The people are great to work with

Cons

Management has no idea how to do anything and will blame you for everything. From the moment you get hired they will be trying to fire you. they use intimidation as motivation

Viewing 121 - 123 of 3,063 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

ALSTOM

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

BNSF Railway

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Norfolk Southern

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Amtrak

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Union Pacific

Track Laborer Regional Welder - Hope, AR

Track Laborer System Driver- Laredo, TX

Track Laborer Regional Welder- Ennis, TX

Track Laborer Regional Driver - Rawlins, WY

Signal Maintainer - The Dalles, OR

Union Pacific

Union Pacific reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Used to be a great company......

Stay away and not worth it The job is mentally and physically draining in a negative work environment in all fields.

If you see more then 3 stars it's a company manager with no soul

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Union Pacific