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 279 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 222 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 76 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 68 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 97 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 66 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 27 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 23 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((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

3.4

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

2.0

Nov 20, 2020

Poor management

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Pay -benefits -Bonus (if received) -pension -Unionized employees are good to work with

Cons

Poor management and no bonus in 2019 Cheap Stressful

CN Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We strive hard to create a positive work environment for all our employees and on providing our team with great compensation and benefits. We thank you for your hard work and having helped move our business and the economy forward.

3.0

Nov 19, 2020

Good for short term

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Above average pay for position

Cons

everything is bad but the pay

CN Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation. Please share your concerns with your supervisor or human resources business partner. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward.

1.0

Nov 15, 2020

Railway

Journeyman hdm

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay. Pension. Some people. Lack of work required.

Cons

Everything else to do with the job.

CN Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation. 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. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward.

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