Caterpillar reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(7,318 total reviews)

Joe Creed

67% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,318 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Caterpillar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
5.0
May 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay with low cost of living.

Cons

Very highly structured, stifles creativity

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Caterpillar Response
1y
We are glad to hear that you are experiencing a great working environment here at Caterpillar. We request you to get in touch with a local HR representative to discuss your concerns. Thank you for sharing your experience.
5.0
May 23, 2025

Amazing experiencd

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This was the best internship I could have ever asked for. Everyone at the company is super interested in your growth and well-being.

Cons

No cons at all, it was amazing from start to finish.

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Caterpillar Response
1y
At Caterpillar, our interns do real work that matters. We are glad to hear you having a great experience working with us. Thank you for sharing your experience.
2.0
May 23, 2025

Limited progression

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly clean place to work. Good people Good pay

Cons

Progression limited. Secondments get used abused Permanent promotions require friend in high places

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