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 273 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 224 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 77 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 77 reviews)); "Some good people working for the company and trying to make a difference." ((in 64 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 96 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 69 reviews)); "Big 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)); "the upper management is horrible." ((in 20 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.

CN reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,532 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 1,532 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

1.0

Oct 5, 2008

CN promotes bullying harassment tactics in its management, and has created a poisoned work environment

Train conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Riding trains with fellow running trades employees.

Cons

There are numerous downsides. CN was singled -out in The Railway Safety Act Review of 2007 as instilling a "culture of fear". CN promotes bullying harassment tactics in its management, and has created a poisoned work environment. CN does not respect the collective agreements, the health, welfare and safety of its employees, and as demonstrated the basic human right of families not to suffer serious interference. CN has a diminutive view of governing bodies, legislation, and holds in little regard anything unrelated to its bottom-line.

2.0

Oct 5, 2008

CN can do better than this.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people I work with.

Cons

Erratic schedule, disrespect shown unionized employees from senior through and even to junior managers, no predictability to work life, benefits are very poor when considering company's respectable proftis.

1.0

Oct 5, 2008

Culture of fear creates poisoned atmosphere.

Train conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is only one... the money is good. It used to be a great company to work for.. but since Hunter took over it became increasingly stifiling

Cons

management culture is absolutely brutal to employees. Culture of fear. Total disrespect, coming from the very top.

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