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?

57% 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 277 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 227 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 74 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 62 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 96 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 65 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 28 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 21 reviews)); "Terrible leadership who have made mistakes after mistakes but are not held accountable." ((in 20 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.

What are the top reviewed CN locations?

Homewood , Chicago , Memphis , Stevens Point , Fond du Lac , Gary , Jackson , Baton Rouge , Champaign , Duluth , Battle Creek , Detroit , Waterloo , Proctor , Superior , Milwaukee , Flat Rock , Port Huron , New Orleans , Joliet , Markham , Decatur , Wisconsin Rapids , Burlington , Minneapolis , Mattoon , Libertyville , Naperville , Willow Springs , Effingham

CN reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,533 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

49% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

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 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,533 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jan 20, 2023

Com Engineer

Communication engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Good stock matching

Cons

No sick days Stringent Schedule

CN Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

1.0

Jan 19, 2023

Don’t work in IT unless it’s on a project as a consultant

It manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are great, projects are awesome, but if you have options, do not work in IT. Benefits are nice, it’s one of the few companies where you do not have to speak French in Quebec.

Cons

If you work in as a service like It, Can get fired at a moments notice, regardless of your performance. They will find a way to get it done cheaper. They work you to the bone instead of hiring the right amount of people to do the job. Management doesn’t care about what their people think or their potential, you’re a cost to them and you need to justify why you work there whenever they ask the question.

CN Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for having helping move our business and the economy forward.

4.0

Jan 19, 2023

Great job

Locomotive engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun, challenging, rewarding, good scenery

Cons

Work away, long hours, management

CN Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. When we recruit talent to our teams, we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Pulse surveys.

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