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 Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
5.0
Jan 12, 2026

Great Place

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

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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.
3.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have an amazing manager, a fun team, and I've learned a lot in this role. It's a big company so there are so many people to learn from. There are many opportunities to take on new roles. It is usually expected that you switch roles every 2-5 years to keep growing and learning.

Cons

The culture at the company has dramatically changed in the last two years. It has become a culture of surveillance and chaotic urgency without prioritization from senior leaders. They also eliminated all DEI efforts last year, which reflects the old-school, conservative values of our leadership. Senior management is out of touch with what workers need to thrive, recommending we hire help to mitigate work-life balance stressors as we returned to the office, all while freezing pay.

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