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 166 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 61 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension." ((in 59 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 52 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 125 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 45 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 30 reviews)); "Leadership: Leadership is poor and lacks direction." ((in 24 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

Mar 19, 2021

Not a good company for Engineer and there is not career growth

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair Salary Good Benefits Good stock offer

Cons

Bad Management No Work and life Balance

3.0

Jan 12, 2021

Good money

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money Good coworkers Not too labor intensive

Cons

Subject to seniority Constantly trying to be fired

4.0

Aug 6, 2020

Great to work for before Hunter Harrison took over as CEO and turned it upside down

Train dispatcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

8 hour shifts wich is not common on most railroad jobs. Most of the management in the Dispatchers office work their way up the ranks. Pay although not as much as some class I's was still very well even for the cost of living in Minneapolis.

Cons

They were getting desperate for new dispatchers when I hired on because in a 5 year time spand 80% of the dispatchers were retiring. Wich led to them hiring people right off the street with no prior railroad experience. Although I had 6 years in as a conductor and engineer at the WSOR already, many of my fellow new hires had never even been on a train. And soon they would be dispatching trains hundreds of miles away. Having no clue or idea what was happening out there. CP really need to send these new hires out on the road for at least a month so they could witness things and get a general idea. Other than that they appointed E.H.H to CEO.

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Not a good company for Engineer and there is not career growth

Good money

Great to work for before Hunter Harrison took over as CEO and turned it upside down

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