Does CPKC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPKC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CPKC. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

25% of CPKC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CPKC 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

Railroad Conductor (94) , Conductor (59) , Locomotive Engineer (50) , Train Conductor (38) , Manager (33) , Freight Conductor (26) , Trainmaster (25) , Analyst (23) , Specialist (23) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (17) , Director (14) , Rail Traffic Controller (13) , Diesel Mechanic (12) , Engineer (12)

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

"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 231 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 168 reviews)); "Got good pension as well" ((in 62 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 55 reviews))

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

"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 126 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 51 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 28 reviews)); "Leadership: Leadership is poor and lacks direction." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about CPKC layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CPKC layoffs and their outlook for job security at CPKC in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CPKC locations?

Kansas City , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Shreveport , Bensenville , Davenport , Chicago , Saratoga Springs , Harvey , Portage , Milwaukee , Heavener , Houston , Jackson , Mason City , Ottumwa , Saint Louis , New York , Detroit , Beaumont , Dallas , Glenwood , Noyes , Baton Rouge , New Orleans , Bossier City , Savanna , Berwyn , Franklin Park , Schaumburg

CPKC reviews

2.5

25% would recommend to a friend

(1,371 total reviews)

Keith Creel

35% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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CPKC has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,371 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CPKC employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

1.0

Jun 29, 2016

Awful management & culture

Applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You get payed on time and that's it.

Cons

Management interest is only the bottom line and employees control. The culture is one of do not trust anybody. You are restricted in everything you try to do by multiple regulations. Everything is watched and recorded and you cannot do you work without getting multiple authorizations. Instead of creating an environment that supports the business by leveraging the skills of the employees, there is an environment of fear. The management doesn't trust the employees and limits them all the time. The company is also very cheap on investing in employees giving the most basic tools and no training. You are not payed for overtime but are required to do it. Moral is really low and motivation is none existent. The only real thing promoted is taking care not to get in trouble. Stay away if you can.

2.0

Jun 29, 2016

Very tough place to be right now

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some very good people to work with. Interesting and challenging work Dedicated employees that hope to see better days return, where corporate greed don't rule the day

Cons

If you're not the lead dog, the scenery never changes! Very, very tough conditions right now. Employer seems to really hate the employees right now Expect to be laid off for long periods. Employer wants total commitment from employee but commits to nothing in return. Compensation and benefits...no as good as they used to be. I used to love going to work, they beat that out of everyone. Sad but true! Long hours, unfair treatment of everyone under upper management. Selling off of assets and peoples livelihood and families big time. No sense of job security at all. In good times or bad. Management has disciplinary quotas "Nothing wrong? Find something!" Actually taking a risk just leaving these comments (Reprisals from company if they find out who speaks against the company)...No this is not joke.

1.0

Jun 27, 2016

Not worth it

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Share purchase plan, benefits, great pay for not having a post-secondary education, get to be outside

Cons

If you don't know how to do your job you get promoted, a lot of favouritism, bad communication between management and other employees, no life outside of work, a lot of travel when working on regional crews, no loyalty from company towards employees

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