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 280 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 228 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 77 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 66 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 19 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 93 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 70 reviews)); "2 massive layoffs in 3 years" ((in 26 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 23 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 22 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

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 11, 2025

I Loved it

Legal attachment

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team was amazing and the job interesting

Cons

I had to change countries (Asia) so I left

CN Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its 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.

4.0

Aug 5, 2025

Good pay, Good benefits

Administrative/clerical

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits. There are always jobs available. You never have to worry about your pay cheque bouncing. Opportunities for learning and growth.

Cons

With the workforce unionized CN is unable to recognize individual contributions or make decisions based on performance. It leaves one feeling as though they are just a number and not valued for the work they do. Of course this is the case with most unionized workplaces.

CN Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and benefits. We strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Interaction surveys.

2.0

Jul 13, 2025

Not a good experience

Hr specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits from day 1

Cons

Office politics Not a fan of senior management Little to no career progression

CN Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

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