Question 1

Does Metra pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metra. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Metra?

Accepted Answer

53% of Metra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Metra 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metra?

Accepted Answer

Electrician (8), Railroad Conductor (7), Intern (4), Train Conductor (4), Coach Cleaner (3), Manager (3), Accountant (2), Accounting (2), Attorney (2), Conductor (2), Finance (2), Human Resources (2), Journeyman Carman (2), Machinist (2), Project Coordinator (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Metra according to real employee reviews?

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"If you can get in the Pay and Benefits are great." ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay is great and you continue to make more" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Decent pension and medical benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Metra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Horrible management." ((in 14 reviews)); "These managers are able to operate with impunity and do as they please which really effects Metra in a negative way." ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers need better training yes" ((in 4 reviews)); "Hours are long." ((in 4 reviews)); "The railroad is an industry with rich, deep rooted culture almost like policing or firefighting because families go into this work." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Metra redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Metra redundancy and their outlook for job security at Metra in 2026.

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