Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,296 total reviews)

Joe Creed

69% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,296 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.
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work. Capable, talented, supportive engineers.

Cons

Poor culture, especially toward women. Preferential treatment to managers friends is everywhere. Pay is average. Support is good when money is pouring in, cancelled the second that profits flatline (bearing in mind they are still making billions a year).

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