Does Caterpillar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Caterpillar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Caterpillar. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Caterpillar?

78% of Caterpillar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Caterpillar 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Caterpillar?

Engineer (296) , Software Engineer (142) , Design Engineer (122) , Intern (113) , Manufacturing Engineer (113) , Senior Engineer (103) , Associate Engineer (100) , Manager (97) , Project Manager (74) , Estagiário (72) , Mechanical Engineer (64) , Warehouse Associate (60) , Engineering Manager (57) , Section Manager (57) , Internship (53)

What are the pros of working at Caterpillar according to real employee reviews?

"Good Working Quality and Benefits" ((in 662 reviews)); "Good work life balance and Moderate Package" ((in 577 reviews)); "Great people to work with on a daily basis and they make really neat products that help build the world." ((in 493 reviews)); "Good Culture and values." ((in 296 reviews)); "Great opportunities that can fulfill your career if your current assignment allows you to stick around long enough." ((in 160 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Caterpillar according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and not observant" ((in 290 reviews)); "Many layoffs and they take your pay away whenever they want" ((in 173 reviews)); "Managers have too much authority to retaliate based on concerns you may have with compensation." ((in 124 reviews)); "It is very $$ driving, upper management does not care about their employee's only stock holders." ((in 105 reviews)); "No job security and job always being threatened" ((in 83 reviews))

What are employees saying about Caterpillar layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Caterpillar layoffs and their outlook for job security at Caterpillar in 2026.

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Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,305 total reviews)

Joe Creed

68% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

7K reviews

4.0

Jan 12, 2026

Great Company, Poor Management

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits (healthcare, 401k, maternity), pay, teamwork, ERGs,

Cons

Lacking OJT, lacking development for employees outside of leadership programs

Caterpillar Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. As we look for ways to improve, your feedback is valued.

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

Great place to work

Pricing analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and flexibility

Cons

There are no cons to Caterpillar

5.0

Jan 12, 2026

Great Place

Supply chain manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great growth opportunities for Cat - strong executive team - good compensation package - strong culture of values

Cons

- every year is a very challenging one with aggressive goals; exciting but can lead to burnout

Caterpillar Response

4mo

Thank you for being a valuable member of #TeamCaterpillar and sharing your experience. We are excited to hear that you are experiencing a good culture and opportunities for growth here at Caterpillar. As we look for ways to improve, your feedback is valued.

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