Does Metra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metra. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metra?

53% of Metra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metra 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metra?

Electrician (8) , Railroad Conductor (7) , Intern (4) , Train Conductor (4) , Coach Cleaner (3) , Manager (3) , Accountant (2) , Accounting (2) , Attorney (2) , Conductor (2) , Finance (2) , Human Resources (2) , Journeyman Carman (2) , Machinist (2) , Project Coordinator (2)

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

"If you can get in the Pay and Benefits are great." ((in 23 reviews)); "Pay is great and you continue to make more" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Decent pension and medical benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Horrible management." ((in 15 reviews)); "These managers are able to operate with impunity and do as they please which really effects Metra in a negative way." ((in 6 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant throughout the company." ((in 4 reviews)); "Terrible upper management." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of Leadership and extreme workplace negativity." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Metra layoffs in 2026?

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

Metra reviews

3.2

53% would recommend to a friend

(135 total reviews)

James M. Derwinski

51% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Culture & values

Metra has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 135 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Metra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

135 reviews

4.0

Apr 2, 2026

Growth opportunities available, but hard to advance

Admin assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is large so there was ample amount for growth for those who desired to stick long-term.

Cons

It was difficult to go up the chain of command when trying to work towards a higher rank within the company.

1.0

Mar 21, 2026

Watch your back

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

if you freinds with the executives they will take care of you.

Cons

Pay is based on your boss likes you. 547 has no idea what is going on and they really dont care. everyone is out to get you, all you have to do is cross somone and they file a complaint on you or send you to discipline hearing. We live in fear.

1.0

Mar 13, 2026

Company has a downward trajectory

Locomotive engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Checks don't bounce and the workforce are good people

Cons

Division between management(547) and contract employees are the worst I've seen and show ZERO signs of improvement. Pay is low. Hours are long. Attendance policy is insulting. Metra preaches that employess are encouraged to engage in self care, yet attendence points are given for even going to a doctor's appointment! I have 20 years railroading and I can no longer encourage people to work here. The disconnect is enormous.

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