Question 1

Is Nucor a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Nucor has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 868 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.

Question 2

Does Nucor pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Nucor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nucor?

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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)

Question 5

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

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"The pay was good as long as business was good but if things slow Down they cut your hours ." ((in 137 reviews)); "Nucor offers great benefits and offers a decent work environment." ((in 76 reviews)); "Great culture and Nucor will pay you for your performance." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great people and down to earth business attitude." ((in 45 reviews)); "Base pay is good with bonuses and profit sharing." ((in 27 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Long hours leading to inefficient use of time just to meet minimum work week expectations." ((in 28 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 26 reviews)); "No work life balance and stressful." ((in 22 reviews)); "Long hours are part of the job" ((in 10 reviews)); "Open communication is gone, employee empowerment is fading quickly." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Nucor layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Nucor locations?

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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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