Question 1

Does CN pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at CN?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at CN?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Pay is good and stock plan is nice.." ((in 281 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 225 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 82 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 65 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 95 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 73 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 25 reviews)); "Big layoffs." ((in 24 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 23 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about CN layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What CN locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Jackson, Battle Creek

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