Does CN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CN. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CN?

56% of CN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CN 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CN?

Railroad Conductor (126) , Locomotive Engineer (75) , Train Conductor (55) , Conductor (49) , Freight Conductor (49) , Intern (23) , Manager (21) , Project Manager (21) , Trainmaster (19) , Analyst (15) , Supervisor (15) , Carman (14) , Heavy Equipment Operator (14) , Engineer (13) , Freight Train Conductor (13)

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

"Pay is good and stock plan is nice.." ((in 276 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 225 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 74 reviews)); "Some good people working for the company and trying to make a difference." ((in 61 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 99 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 68 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 25 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 23 reviews)); "Terrible leadership who have made mistakes after mistakes but are not held accountable." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about CN layoffs in 2026?

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

CN reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,532 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

46% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

CN has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,532 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CN employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Gender

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Mar 19, 2025

Poorly managed, I rather work the Gary locotion

Electrician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A paycheck with medical, vision, and dental

Cons

The people that work there act like babbling children, management don’t promote from within, so if you looking for advancements opportunities NOT here! They will gladly pass you up to hire externally no matter your qualifications . You are always being watched via cameras, you would think they print money in here.

CN Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great benefits and pay. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. Please make sure you complete your personal development plan and speak with your manager about your career aspirations. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Interaction surveys.

5.0

Mar 25, 2020

Cn

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every 2 weeks when that check drops

Cons

Always on call no family time

CN Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. With a 24/7/365 operation, CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward and hope you have found a position that is more in line with your career expectations.

4.0

Sep 5, 2019

Great Salary

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent salary, benefits and off days

Cons

Old equipment, dangerous engineers and facilities

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