Caterpillar reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(7,323 total reviews)

Joe Creed

67% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Caterpillar has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,323 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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews
3.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture, very good work life balance, great name for the resume.

Cons

Slow growth, not so great peer group.

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Caterpillar Response
5d
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience. We are happy to hear that you are experiencing a great work culture and work-life balance here at Caterpillar. As we look for ways to improve, your feedback is valued.
5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ample opportunities to learn and grow

Cons

Work life balance is a challenge

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Caterpillar Response
5d
While we are happy to hear that you are experiencing plenty of learning and growth opportunities here at Caterpillar, we are disappointed to hear that you are finding it challenging to balance work and life. We request you to kindly reach out to a local HR rep to discuss your concerns.
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