Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,299 total reviews)

Joe Creed

69% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,299 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
Apr 14, 2026

Company Review

Recommend
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Pros

*Good Work life balance *Top tier company to work with *if you are in good project your learning will be unstoppable *they give options to change project at times

Cons

* HR wont be reachable often * If you are stuck with legacy projects cant help * increaments will not be frequent

4.0
Apr 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay! One of highest paying around.

Cons

Seems to be little to no movement internally. Feel somewhat stuck. Same thing over and over; if a person prefers easy with little challenge they will love it.

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Caterpillar Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We request you to kindly reach out to a local HR Representative to discuss your concerns.
5.0
Apr 13, 2026

Can be better

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong learning curve (hands-on + systems) – exposure to equipment, processes, lean, and problem-solving Good compensation & benefits – consistently rated above industry average Career growth opportunities – internal mobility and long-term progression Reputable brand – strong resume value

Cons

Work-life balance can be rough – overtime Management variability – experience depends heavily on manager Plant environment – can be physically demanding

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Caterpillar Response
1mo
Thank you for being a valuable member of #TeamCaterpillar and sharing your experience. We are so excited to hear that you are experiencing good learning opportunities and benefits here at Caterpillar. However, we are disappointed to hear that you are finding it hard to balance work and life. We request you to kindly get in touch with a local HR Representative to discuss your concerns.
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