Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,305 total reviews)

Joe Creed

68% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,305 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
Jan 20, 2026

Sr PM

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pros for working here was Flexibility and Opportunity

Cons

The cons for working here was communication during impeding transition. Lack of resources to complete project

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Caterpillar Response
4mo
We are happy to hear that you had experienced opportunities and flexibility here at Caterpillar. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. As we look for ways to improve, your feedback is valued.
4.0
Jan 19, 2026

My experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You will be able to apply a lot of different skillsets to find solutions to challenging problems. Communication is key. Having good working relationship with stakeholders will ensure you achieve goals in a timely fashion.

Cons

Not always responsive to implementing ideas that do not have a short ROI. Some managers might be difficult to work with.

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Caterpillar Response
4mo
We are happy to hear that you are experiencing good opportunities here at Caterpillar. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we request you to kindly get in touch with a local HR representative to discuss your concerns.
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