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 280 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 212 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 86 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 75 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 67 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 98 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 69 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 28 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.

What are the top reviewed CN locations?

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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

Nov 4, 2022

Great place to advance your career.

Pmo manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Advancement opportunities, compensation, work life balance, remote work

Cons

Very hierarchical, strong office politics,

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.We 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 and interns. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Pulse surveys.

5.0

Nov 4, 2022

Make a difference

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive atmosphere, offers diverse training and experience

Cons

No exceptional cons to note

CN Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work.We 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 and interns. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Pulse surveys.

3.0

Nov 3, 2022

High pressure

Rail traffic controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is ok, for 8 hours a day.

Cons

Work environment, not so good,

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. We 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 and interns. 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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