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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve. Learn more about our Strategy, Governance, History and Brands, as well as the values that guide our conduct. read more

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Caterpillar Inc. PTO

Caterpillar Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 73% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Caterpillar Inc. 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 13% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Caterpillar Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	25%
Vacation Policy	13%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	56%
Childcare	6%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	27%
No	73%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	23%
$1000 -$1500/mo	9%
$500 -$1000/mo	32%
Less than $500/mo	36%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?

Caterpillar Inc. vacation & PTO policy can vary depending on characteristics of your employment. 100% of employees with a tenure of 5 to 10 Years say that their PTO policy consists of 20-30 days of paid vacation and sick time. Vacation policies can also vary by experience level, with 50% of employees with Over 10 Years of experience saying they receive 20-30 days of paid days as part of their PTO policy.

Tenure