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 3% 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 3% 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 547 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 439 reviews)); "Great people and potential for life long associates" ((in 139 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 126 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 91 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 217 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 167 reviews)); "Constant cuts and layoffs." ((in 94 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 90 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 80 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

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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).

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3K reviews

3.0

Oct 1, 2016

UP electrician

Diesel locomotive electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very exciting work, technologically challenging, good training program. Above average benefits. Salary is good for most areas in the country, but not the West, where the cost of life is much higher.

Cons

I was most excited when I've started to work at UP, and really thought I could make it a career, but ended up being furloughed 2 years later in a very disrespectful way. It was a disgrace, they sent us home in the same day without warning. Recently I got called and offered my position back, but have moved on with my career and declined the offer.

1.0

Jun 15, 2014

Company church required

Electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is difficult to find many positive thing to say; decent pay, some decent employees, good safety, some decent work conditions, some decent shifts,

Cons

NO sick days, little vacation. ALL benefits come directly out of your salary. Zero tolerance for honest mistakes. If you are not interested in marrying to company, or joining the company church, probably not a good career choice.

2.0

Jun 15, 2014

Your life belongs to the railroad

Diesel locomotive electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and Health Benefits

Cons

Terrible management, Working conditions, Schedule, Union leadership, and Culture. Not long after I got hired, I realized how much of a joke this place was....needless to say, I took the first train out of there lol.

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