Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

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

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?

"Good company pay is good once you are done with training and working on your own." ((in 535 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 451 reviews)); "The income and retirement is good." ((in 135 reviews)); "Great people and potential for life long associates" ((in 135 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 215 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 176 reviews)); "Constant cuts and layoffs." ((in 92 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 88 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 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

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Union Pacific reviews

2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(3,064 total reviews)

Jim Vena

25% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

1.9

Work/Life balance

Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,064 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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

May 30, 2016

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health and retirement benefits. Very friendly people.

Cons

Not the fastest city in the world.

5.0

May 24, 2016

Great company to work for!

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Room for promotions and a lot of development, also upper management is caring and involved. Not too many bad things to tell.

Cons

There really isn't anything bad about the company. The only thing is that they have cut some people recently. N

1.0

May 23, 2016

The Union Pacific is like working in Calif Prison System

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good check, benefits, Maybe retirement if you make it..LOL, Get assigned a good yard or terminal and a good MTO or MOP that Pro-safety and only cares that the work get done safe and efficiently and the "goons" at the regional hub office stays off his tail.

Cons

The place can suck at times. sitting breathing dirty cancer causing exhaust and listening to some cry baby old head all sleepy and whining about the way it sucks all the time. Hours can suck. Bid on a local hauler with sit hours and had a lot of whoo time with the pornstar girlfriends. can't drink a lot off work and do any good dope anymore. Just eat sleep and breath UPRR. Two things next to my bed, The UPRR GCOR and the Holy bible and My job insurance and UTU chairman's number. Can be a firing and dismissal job. Load up on UTU job insurance and job protection. Unions have gotten pussed out. In bed with Labor Relations , alternative life styles on the RR is in. Sex change benefits if you are into that. Contact the bridge club UP's LGBT officers for info.

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