Question 1

Is BNSF Railway a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

BNSF Railway has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,633 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 41% of employees would recommend working at BNSF Railway to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BNSF Railway have been left by employees working as Technology Services Intern, Transportation Intern and Management Trainee.

Question 2

Does BNSF Railway pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BNSF Railway employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BNSF Railway. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at BNSF Railway?

Accepted Answer

41% of BNSF Railway employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated BNSF Railway 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at BNSF Railway?

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Railroad Conductor (277), Locomotive Engineer (177), Conductor (97), Engineer (73), Manager (46), Terminal Trainmaster (42), Trainmaster (41), Freight Conductor (36), Machinist (36), Intern (27), Carman (26), Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (26), Train Dispatcher (26), Journeyman Carman (24), Signal Maintainer (24)

Question 5

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

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"The pay is is good for the area and railroad benefits for retirement is one of the best for now." ((in 475 reviews)); "Benefits are good and railroad retirement is top tier if you can live long enough to enjoy it." ((in 350 reviews)); "Retirement is good if you can make it that long." ((in 94 reviews)); "The people here are great and provide good mentoring." ((in 87 reviews)); "Good money but not near keeping up with inflation or even remotely worth what you sacrifice and lose while working there" ((in 82 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"No work life balance and you better not go over your availability or you will be sent straight to investigation." ((in 142 reviews)); "Poor Management Bad union Benefits declining Raises not keeping up with inflation" ((in 136 reviews)); "with their families and their is very little thought or willingness to accommodate this kind of time off." ((in 96 reviews)); "Long hours (heavy reliance on legacy of railroad employees working all the livelong day)." ((in 61 reviews)); "No schedule and trying to fire everyone" ((in 40 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about BNSF Railway layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed BNSF Railway locations?

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Fort Worth, Chicago, Kansas City, Lincoln, Kansas City, Seattle, Denver, Barstow, Topeka, Houston, Minneapolis, Galesburg, Los Angeles, Amarillo, Dallas, Vancouver, Spokane, Alliance, San Bernardino, Memphis, Tulsa, Minot, Cicero, Temple, Tacoma, Springfield, Belen, Oklahoma City, Gillette, Bakersfield

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