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 267 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 230 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 78 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 67 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((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 98 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 70 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and employee/management shortage" ((in 26 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 22 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

(1,533 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 1,533 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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2K reviews

3.0

Feb 7, 2019

Network Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits Good Salary flex time

Cons

You will never get a raise. Negotiate a good starting salary Work/Life balance needs adjustment

5.0

Feb 7, 2019

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good, environment is really friendly, a good environment that promotes work, good work-life balance.

Cons

Competitive, no flexibility, sometimes stressful

2.0

Feb 1, 2019

Wouldn't wish the job on my worst enemy

Transportation clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The money and benefits are excellent if that's what you are seeking in a career.

Cons

They leave training in the hands of people who really do not want to train. They're forced to train and paid very little extra to do so. The people training you might have only been working there for a few months themselves. They do not have a system in place for people to learn the job well. I had a meeting with a manager where they asked me how I felt I was doing. I was honest with my struggles, and they reassured me that I'd get the training I needed. A week later they used my honesty to terminate me. Lie through your teeth if you feel that you're not getting it. I wish I had.

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