


Diverse employees at Union Pacific Railroad have rated Team, Compensation, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Union Pacific Railroad have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Union Pacific Railroad employees are -49% more likely to recommend Union Pacific Railroad as a great place to work
| 21% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 70% | Detractors |
Working at Union Pacific Railroad is rated below average by 209 employees, across various culture dimensions. Union Pacific Railroad employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Union Pacific Railroad’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Omaha, NE. See below in detail how working at Union Pacific Railroad was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Union Pacific Railroad is rated F
Last updated 4 days ago
Union Pacific Railroad ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 255 Union Pacific Railroad employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Union Pacific Railroad improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 46% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 54% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Consistent and reliable and great at what they do
What did you like most about the interview process?Face to face interaction and feedback
What makes you most happy at work?The responses I receive from coworkers when I provide clarification or understanding on policy
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Trust in the management, treating direct reports with respect and an open discussion and feedback platform
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I don't know and not sure
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Stop catering to the shareholders and take care of your customers and workforce.
Union Pacific Railroad provides railroad transportation services which offers offers freight transportation services for agricultural products.
MISSION: The Men and Women of Union Pacific Are Dedicated to Serve. Union Pacific works for the good of our customers, shareholders, communities and one another. Our commitment defines us and drives the economic strength of our company and our country.
Union Pacific Corporation VISION: Building America. ... MISSION: The Men and Women of Union Pacific Are Dedicated to Serve. ... VALUES: Passion for Performance. ... High Ethical Standards. Our reputation will always be a source of pride for our employees and a bond with our customers, shareholders and communities. Work as a Team.
| Headquarter | 1400 Douglas St Omaha, NE 68179 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.up.com |
| Founding Date | 1854 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Jobs | up.jobs/search-jobs.html |
Union Pacific Railroad competitors include Amtrak, CSX Corporation, BNSF Railway, and Norfolk Southern Corporation. Union Pacific Railroad ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Union Pacific Railroad compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.


209 employees at Union Pacific Railroad have reviewed Union Pacific Railroad across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 209 Union Pacific Railroad employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Union Pacific Railroad are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Union Pacific Railroad, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Union Pacific Railroad are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 209 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Union Pacific Railroad are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Union Pacific Railroad believe the environment at Union Pacific Railroad is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Union Pacific Railroad is moderate. About 33% of the employees at Union Pacific Railroad work 8 hours or less, while 31% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Union Pacific Railroad are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Union Pacific Railroad is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Union Pacific Railroad employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Union Pacific Railroad 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Union Pacific Railroad's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Union Pacific Railroad employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Lance’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lance in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Omaha, NE. Lance Fritz’s employees rank Union Pacific Railroad in the Bottom 30% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 20% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 15% for Perks And Benefits. Fritz is generally unpopular with Union Pacific Railroad employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Operations department and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Union Pacific Railroad’s competitors, Lance Fritz ranks below both BNSF Railway CEO Carl Ice and CSX Corporation CEO Joseph R. Hinrichs.
The Union Pacific Railroad Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Lance Fritz, Chief Technology Officer G Andrews, and Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement Clark Ponthier
Lance Fritz CEO / President
Lance Fritz serves as the CEO / President of Union Pacific Railroad.
G Andrews Chief Technology Officer
G Andrews serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Union Pacific Railroad.
Clark Ponthier Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement
Clark Ponthier serves as the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement of Union Pacific Railroad.... read more
Rhonda Ferguson Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Rhonda Ferguson serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of Union Pacific... read more
Paul Borseth Vice President - Intermodal Operations
Paul Borseth serves as the Vice President - Intermodal Operations of Union Pacific Railroad. Paul started at Union... read more
Alan Fisher AVP - Commercial and Emerging Technology
Alan Fisher serves as the AVP - Commercial and Emerging Technology of Union Pacific Railroad. Alan started at Union... read more
Joseph Santamaria Vice President Engineering
Joseph Santamaria serves as the Vice President Engineering of Union Pacific Railroad.
David Connell VP Engineering (retired)
David Connell serves as the VP Engineering (retired) of Union Pacific Railroad. David started at Union Pacific Railroad... read more
How much do people at Union Pacific Railroad get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Union Pacific Railroad is $131,641, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,215, or $59 per hour.
At Union Pacific Railroad, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,624 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,846 annually. Average Union Pacific Railroad salaries by department include: Communications at $236,317, Legal at $157,512, Business Development at $156,291, and HR at $126,596. Half of Union Pacific Railroad salaries are above $123,215.
103 employees at Union Pacific Railroad rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 308 ratings) while 98 employees at Union Pacific Railroad rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 102 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Union Pacific Railroad employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Operations Manager, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from Union Pacific Railroad employees.
Last updated 5 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Union Pacific Railroad score the company 45/100 across various culture categories, placing Union Pacific Railroad in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Union Pacific Railroad across various culture dimensions.
Treating everyone fairly, valuing differences and maintaining a supportive environment is part of Union Pacific's commitment to diversity. We focus on an inclusive culture promoting a safe, collaborative and engaging environment which values open participation from people with different perspectives.
Union Pacific Railroad's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Union Pacific Railroad's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Union Pacific Railroad applied for 20 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
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IT | 17% | |
Customer Support | 17% | |
Business Development | 8% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Omaha | 67% | |
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Houston | 25% | |
Philadelphia | 8% |
What is Union Pacific Railroad address?
Union Pacific Railroad location is at 1400 Douglas St
Who is the CEO of Union Pacific Railroad?
Union Pacific Railroad CEO is Lance Fritz, their score by employees is 40
What is Union Pacific Railroad eNPS?
The eNPS for Union Pacific Railroad is -49
What is the salary for Content Manager in Union Pacific Railroad?
Content Manager average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Union Pacific Railroad?
The average salaries for Communications in Union Pacific Railroad is 236k