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 283 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 223 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 73 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 93 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 67 reviews)); "Big layoffs." ((in 25 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 24 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

(1,533 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 1,533 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

3.0

Jan 7, 2020

Management has bullies.

Journeyman plumber

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, medical coverage, work truck,

Cons

Very negative and toxic work environment.

CN Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your experience while at CN. We're glad you enjoyed the benefits you received while working with us. CN strives hard to create an environment everyone feels good to work in. The company has zero tolerance for harassment and we hope you shared your experience with our colleague during your exit interview so we can develop strategies to do better in the future.

4.0

Jan 5, 2020

Hello

Trainmaster

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

Quality of life suffers at times

CN Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. With a 24/7/365 operation, CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We know your role is extremely important in ensuring customer satisfaction. Thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward.

1.0

Dec 30, 2019

Horrible Experience - Poor Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Nice wok place with gym, daycare, cafeteria... etc. Good location in downtown. Close to public transportation.

Cons

Old school management. Heavy process with so many hands in small projects and nobody wants to be accountable. Unfair distribution of workload. No transparency, thus too much gossip everywhere. No job security. They are in a hiring marathon through the year just to let everyone go at the end of the year! You are just a small part of their big numbers game. They show no respect for their employees or their families. Don't fall in this trap.

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