Caterpillar reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(7,326 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 7,326 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 Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, work life balance about the company

Cons

Nothing as of now about the company

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Caterpillar Response
4w
Thank you for being a valuable member of #TeamCaterpillar and sharing your experience. We are happy to hear that you are experiencing a good work-life balance here at Caterpillar.
5.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, pay, and room to grow and expand your skills. They definitely invest time and money in training for most roles which goes a long way for early career.

Cons

Sometimes expected to work and travel more than you signed up for but it's worth it for everything else.

5.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, good package

Cons

Can be more innovative with technology advance

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Caterpillar Response
4w
Thank you for being a valuable member of #TeamCaterpillar and sharing your experience. We are happy to hear that you are experiencing a good work-life balance here at Caterpillar. As we look for ways to improve, your feedback is valued.
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