Does Peabody pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Peabody employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Peabody. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peabody?

74% of Peabody employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peabody 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peabody?

Director (11) , Engineer (9) , Manager (6) , Production Technician (5) , Accountant (4) , Production Manager (4) , Production Operator (4) , Heavy Equipment Operator (3) , Mechanic (3) , Mining Engineer (3) , Procurement Analyst (3) , Production Supervisor (3) , Senior Manager (3) , Supervisor (3) , Coal Miner (2)

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

"Great people and management team" ((in 28 reviews)); "the pay is good for the work" ((in 26 reviews)); "great benefits, along with salary" ((in 25 reviews)); "most employees generally care about the company and ensuring its success." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Some cons associated with working for Peabody Energy are the constant layoffs due to the economic instability within the industry." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours coupled with forced overtime." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lean staffing system, busy managers" ((in 4 reviews)); "Less opportunity to get a full" ((in 4 reviews)); "Supervisors are entitled and can be obnoxious" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Peabody layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(281 total reviews)

Jim Grech

100% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Peabody has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Peabody employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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281 reviews

3.0

May 6, 2026

Paid flights and meals, but low responsibility

Engineering vacation student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid flights, accommodation, meals, 9-day fortnight roster

Cons

Low responsibility, lacking direction at site level

4.0

Jan 23, 2026

Great Company

Graduate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with and available support/information whenever requested. Work feels meaningful and I am able to participate in most anything I feel is necessary for my career development.

Cons

Hours can be a slight shock, but it really is not hard to acclimate.

5.0

Nov 20, 2025

A great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people who really care

Cons

budgets are tight as we try to save money so we can reinvest in our residents' homes

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