Benefits

At Union Pacific, we know providing meaningful benefits is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Union Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance, free college tuition, an employee stock purchase plan, Railroad Retirement and a 401(k), as well as niche benefits for various life stages. Benefits vary based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement or an employee’s management status.

      (C) = Craft Professional/Union Employee (M) = Management

  • Compensation, Financial Benefits & Retirement

    Union Pacific’s competitive financial benefits help employees plan for their financial future and life after retirement:

    • Competitive Compensation
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • 401(k) Plan
    • Railroad Retirement Board Benefits
    • Financial Wellness Education and Resources
    • Annual Merit Increases & Retention Stock (M)

Compensation, Financial Benefits & Retirement

Union Pacific’s competitive financial benefits help employees plan for their financial future and life after retirement:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Railroad Retirement Board Benefits
  • Financial Wellness Education and Resources
  • Annual Merit Increases & Retention Stock (M)

Health Care & Wellness

Union Pacific’s comprehensive benefits program includes coverage for medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as wellness programs designed to ensure employees and their families have access to quality preventative care, and coverage to manage illness and chronic disease.

  • Craft Professional Health Care (C) – Which option below applies is determined by collective bargaining agreements.
  • Management Health Care (M)
    • Medical Benefit Overview (Coming Soon)  
  • Health & Fitness Center Access
  • Health Savings Account (M)
  • Wellness Incentives (M)
  • Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance (may depend on collective bargaining agreement)

Health Care & Wellness

Union Pacific’s comprehensive benefits program includes coverage for medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as wellness programs designed to ensure employees and their families have access to quality preventative care, and coverage to manage illness and chronic disease.

  • Craft Professional Health Care (C) – Which option below applies is determined by collective bargaining agreements.
  • Management Health Care (M)
    • Medical Benefit Overview (Coming Soon)  
  • Health & Fitness Center Access
  • Health Savings Account (M)
  • Wellness Incentives (M)
  • Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance (may depend on collective bargaining agreement)

Career Development

Union Pacific actively supports the development and growth of all our employees. Through tailored training programs and extensive opportunities for career progression, Union Pacific empowers team members to grow, acquire new skills and reach their full potential.

  • Tuition-Free Graduate, Undergraduate & Associate Degrees
  • Formal Training Experiences
  • Job Shadowing Opportunities
  • Technical Training
  • Employee Recognition Program

Career Development

Union Pacific actively supports the development and growth of all our employees. Through tailored training programs and extensive opportunities for career progression, Union Pacific empowers team members to grow, acquire new skills and reach their full potential.

  • Tuition-Free Graduate, Undergraduate & Associate Degrees
  • Formal Training Experiences
  • Job Shadowing Opportunities
  • Technical Training
  • Employee Recognition Program

Life & Family

At Union Pacific, we understand that work-life balance is essential to a rewarding life and career. We strive to make sure you have the flexibility to do so by offering various programs and support.

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Friend to Friend Network
  • Medical Leave (C)
  • Wellness (M)
  • Flexible Work Options (M)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (M)
  • Paid Maternity / Parental Leave (M)
  • Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Program (M)
  • Fertility and Family Building Benefits (M)

Life & Family

At Union Pacific, we understand that work-life balance is essential to a rewarding life and career. We strive to make sure you have the flexibility to do so by offering various programs and support.

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Friend to Friend Network
  • Medical Leave (C)
  • Wellness (M)
  • Flexible Work Options (M)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (M)
  • Paid Maternity / Parental Leave (M)
  • Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Program (M)
  • Fertility and Family Building Benefits (M)