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

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Nov 12, 2015

IT Intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Intern Program. Overall compensation package is attractive and competitive.

Cons

Big building can be a little intimidating and seem impersonal at first

2.0

Nov 11, 2015

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The actual job is fun, hours are strange but the pay and benefits are worth the hassle. Conductors start at around 40k per year if your not furloughed and top out around 100k. Co-workers are great besides low moral, with seniority you can determine your own schedule.

Cons

Constant threat of being fired. You don't have managers but compliance officers. Rules change frequently without much warning. A coaching system is in place to find otherwise good employees in violation of rules so in the event that a derailment occurs the carrier (UP) can justify firing the employee. Due to poor management strategy furloughs are common. It is easy to get hired since they will sort out those who can't make the cut with GCOR training. Unless you have a backup plan or decide to use this company for class 1 railroad experience do not hire out with them it will only lead to furlough/ financial crisis.

4.0

Nov 9, 2015

Enjoyable Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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I liked what I did at UP, and the people I worked with. Things were kept varied, and there was a positive energy that everyone felt. Very welcoming environment.

Cons

Upward mobility was almost impossible for me. I frequently asked for more responsibility, but felt like I was talking to a brick wall. Also a lot of red tape, which is typical of a bigger corporate environment.

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