Is Nucor a good company to work for?

Nucor has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 869 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Nucor to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Nucor have been left by employees working as Electrician , Intern and Process Engineer .

Does Nucor pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nucor employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nucor. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nucor?

69% of Nucor employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nucor 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nucor?

Intern (22) , Supervisor (18) , Process Engineer (17) , Metallurgist (16) , Crane Operator (15) , Production (13) , Engineer (11) , Detailer (10) , Electrician (10) , Maintenance Technician (10) , Inside Sales Representative (9) , Maintenance Electrician (9) , Project Manager (7) , Sales (7) , Accountant (6)

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

"The pay was good as long as business was good but if things slow Down they cut your hours ." ((in 142 reviews)); "Great benefits and healthcare here" ((in 73 reviews)); "Great people and down to earth business attitude." ((in 47 reviews)); "Bonus good and profit sharing." ((in 25 reviews)); "Employee conscious and safety orientated" ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 28 reviews)); "No work life balance and stressful." ((in 26 reviews)); "Long hours leading to inefficient use of time just to meet minimum work week expectations." ((in 25 reviews)); "Long hours are part of the job" ((in 9 reviews)); "Open communication is gone, employee empowerment is fading quickly." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nucor layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Nucor layoffs and their outlook for job security at Nucor in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Nucor locations?

Blytheville , Decatur , Jewett , Crawfordsville , Charlotte , Seattle , Dallas , Cofield , Memphis , Darlington , Norfolk , Convent , Charleston , Ghent , Birmingham , Brandenburg , Tuscaloosa , Brigham City , Kankakee , Lewisville , Huger , Marion , Wallingford , Columbia , Frostproof , Salt Lake City , Marseilles , Auburn , Louisville , Longview

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(743 total reviews)

Leon Topalian

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Nucor has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 743 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nucor employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0

Dec 2, 2022

Steel Recycling/Manufacturing

Occupational health nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Teamwork, dedication to Safety and Wellness & Community activities. Standard Benefit Options, Dental, Medical, Pharmacy, long term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, FMLA , IRA/ stock options. Onsite Gym and Credit Union.

Cons

Shift work is difficult when staffing is limited.

5.0

Nov 27, 2022

Good

Welder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good stuff good work and pay

Cons

To much money in a short amount of time

5.0

Nov 16, 2022

Best company I've worked for.

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity for advancement. Work/Life balance. Empowerment. Nucor culture.

Cons

Honestly can't think of any substantial enough to mention.

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