Does PACCAR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PACCAR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PACCAR. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PACCAR?

63% of PACCAR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PACCAR 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PACCAR?

Engineer (45) , Manager (25) , Software Engineer (22) , Analyst (20) , Design Engineer (20) , Intern (17) , Distribution Associate (16) , Accountant (15) , Assembly Line Worker (12) , Project Manager (12) , Commodity Manager (10) , Project Engineer (10) , Assembleur (9) , Director (9) , Business Analyst (8)

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

"Good benefits but that is all" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great people and lots of projects given to work on." ((in 87 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((in 79 reviews)); "There is good pay and they provide some strong values but those are only applied prior to a "God Pigiot" visit." ((in 71 reviews)); "Pension and 401k" ((in 58 reviews))

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

"You need to be able to adapt to a conservative culture (and not waste money)" ((in 56 reviews)); "The PMO and Project Managers have no influence in any fashion across the company." ((in 43 reviews)); "Salary starts low and they continually make you work harder for the same pay." ((in 34 reviews)); "down problem with the senior management at PACCAR, so it's unlikely to change anytime soon." ((in 28 reviews)); "Limited work from home options" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about PACCAR layoffs in 2026?

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

What PACCAR locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Chillicothe , Lewisville , Columbus , Dallas , Denton , Louisville , Seattle

PACCAR reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,039 total reviews)

Preston Feight

72% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

PACCAR has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,039 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PACCAR 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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1K reviews

3.0

Dec 7, 2009

A Corporate Culture based on Fear

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

PACCAR is a solid, stable company with many, many years of profits. Senior Management drives the need to preserve shareholder equity to all levels of the corporation. That is our primary purpose in life ... to make a profit.

Cons

The economic downturn and tightening of the corporate belt has caused technology to stale; it will cost a fortune to get back up-to-speed. The tightening of the corporate belt has not set well with many technology professionsals; it will result in a huge loss of resources when the markets open up again. Very conservative company - very slow to make decisions - decisions are questioned all along the path ... aging workforce (probably because they're the only ones with the fortitude to navigate the corporate culture).

3.0

Dec 2, 2009

Not a bad company to work for, if you can stand being super conservative and old school.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Seventy plus years of profitability. Been around for one hundred plus years, very stable. PACCAR makes quality products. Global company. Good benefit.

Cons

VERY CONSERVATIVE, i.e: Dress code - almost everyone is in a black suit, bright color clothing is "strongly discouraged". Strict work schedule, no option for telecommute, compressed work week. No work-life balance. Too many petty and unnecessary rules, i.e. no Starbucks during breaks because we'd be spending corporate time for a cup of coffee; no Pepsi because they did no purchase our trucks; no Mercedes-Benz because they're a competitor; shouldn't use the elevator if you're only going up or down one floor. Depending on management, employees may not feel appreciative.

3.0

Dec 1, 2009

PACCAR is a solid company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PACCAR is a solid company that has been making a profit for over 72 years. Even in the tough economic conditions they will be profitable and survive the storm. They give people opportuntities to grow and move up in the organization. Promotion from within is a common practice. Company is very results orientated and fiscally responsible. The conservative nature of PACCAR has reaped benefits for the stock holders over the years. Product quality is high.

Cons

The conservative nature of the company makes it difficult to do anything fast. While this has many benefits, it can be frustrating when you see what needs to be done but can't do anything due to lack of money or management support. This culture permeates everything from dress code to organization to investment decisions. The organization is very hierarchical. What has made PACCAR profitable for 72+ years may also be the biggest con.

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