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 271 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 219 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 83 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 65 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 100 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 72 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 25 reviews)); "the upper management is horrible." ((in 21 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?

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

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,532 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

46% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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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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2K reviews

2.0

Nov 15, 2021

US Career Advancement

It officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you enjoy a routine work environment

Cons

Minimal career advancement within the US

CN Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward. We hope that you shared your thoughts with our colleague during your exit interview so we can develop strategies to do better in the future.

3.0

Nov 1, 2021

Has potential to be a great railroad to work for

Training officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation and Benefits are top notch.

Cons

Communication across departments could be better.

CN Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great benefits and compensation. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. We hope you share your experience during our regular Pulse surveys so we can develop strategies to do better.

4.0

Mar 27, 2021

Say goodbye to family life

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, benefits, retirement. Work outdoors

Cons

Schedule is erratic to start. No concern for family life

CN Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great compensation and benefits. When we recruit talent to our operations teams, we spend a lot of time going over the working conditions and 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. With this 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for your hard work and having helped move our business and the economy forward.

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