Is Union Pacific a good company to work for?

Union Pacific has an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on over 3,330 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 (287) , 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 543 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 465 reviews)); "Great people and potential for life long associates" ((in 135 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 131 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 90 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 220 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 177 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 92 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 92 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 82 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

2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(3,065 total reviews)

Jim Vena

25% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,065 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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3K reviews

2.0

May 3, 2016

Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Railroad retirement ik nstead of social security. Historically opportunities to work multiple departments.

Cons

Terrible management health ins , very very political instead of based on work and daily contributions. Recent changes of ceo leave much to be desired in the way employees ard valued. He continues to go outside the company to fill top management talent. Upward nobility no.longer a plus, loyalty and care towards employee's now nonexistent. .

5.0

May 1, 2016

Great company to work for in the railroad industry.

Signalman

Recommend

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Pros

The health benefits are superb! Plenty of rooms for advancement. A great family atmosphere-like. Management and the unionized workers alike make you truly feel at home. If you like the outdoors, then this is a great place to work for.

Cons

Working outdoors is the biggest challenge: rain, cold, and heat conditions, and yet the salary make you easily forget them all. It is what it is.

3.0

Apr 27, 2016

Beware great when economy is good

Freight conductor

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Benefits and retirement programs are awesome. Pay cant be beat. A lot of pathways to advancement. Alot of down time while on duty some take advantage of this.

Cons

Us against them mentality amongst agreement employees and management. When the economy is down so goes job stability. If you dont work safe dont apply. You will be fired.

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