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 285 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 224 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 77 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 63 reviews)); "3. Good opportunity for professional development." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 94 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 70 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 22 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 16, 2020

Steady Work

Foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Guaranteed 40 hours a week, decent pay, good pension, get to travel for work

Cons

Loa is horrible, travel expenses are horrible, benefits aren’t great, sometimes have to travel to small towns with nothing to do, management is hit and miss

CN Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation. With a 24/7/365 operation, CN could not function without our dedicated employees, we thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward. 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 encourage you to reach out to your manager or Human Resources Business Partner to share your thoughts.

5.0

Aug 14, 2020

Love working at CN

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, always learning new skills, great teams, free gym classes, frequent volunteering opportunities, very professional and respectful work environment

Cons

Hierarchical organizational structure can slow career growth, old fashioned values in terms of flexible work arrangements

CN Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation and benefits including the ability to learn and develop themselves. Please make sure you share your career aspirations with your manager and establish a development plan during your regular reviews. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward.

2.0

Aug 11, 2020

If you value yourself, don’t work here

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits. Paid training away from home with all expenses paid

Cons

Terrible management, constantly getting furloughed, suspended, or fired, management hides in the woods and watches you work, you will get in trouble if you don’t say the word over on the radio. They preach safety but really don’t care about your safety, if you get hurt, you’ll likely be fired, you’ll work away from home constantly, say goodbye to your personal life.

CN Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Safety is a core value at CN. We are concerned to hear about your current experience with management and your concerns with safety and strongly encourage you to reach out to your Human Resources Business Partner to share your thoughts. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward.

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