Does CSX pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CSX employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CSX. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSX?

52% of CSX employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSX 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSX?

Freight Conductor (169) , Railroad Conductor (93) , Locomotive Engineer (62) , Conductor (49) , Manager (44) , Engineer (28) , Senior Software Engineer (20) , Trainmaster (20) , Carman (17) , Software Engineer (16) , Project Manager (15) , Signal Maintainer (15) , Software Developer (14) , Director (12) , Journeyman Carman (12)

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

"Good Benefits and rail Road Retirement" ((in 264 reviews)); "not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 262 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 62 reviews)); "Retirement is good if you live long enough to see it" ((in 61 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 44 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 100 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 68 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 44 reviews)); "Rules are subject to interpritation and what is acceptable to one manager may not be to the next so your never comfortable with what your doing and spend more time worried about wether or not a manager is watching you with night vision than about doing your job and staying alive." ((in 29 reviews)); "Too many layoffs creating job uncertain" ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about CSX layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CSX locations?

Jacksonville , Atlanta , Selkirk , Nashville , Baltimore , Richmond , Louisville , Cincinnati , Columbus , Tampa , Chicago , Cleveland , Montgomery , Avon , Buffalo , Birmingham , Cumberland , Indianapolis , Waycross , Toledo , New York , Philadelphia , Albany , Savannah , Mobile , Hamlet , Huntington , Pittsburgh , Syracuse , Grand Rapids

CSX reviews

3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(579 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

67% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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3.0

Dec 4, 2017

Company With Potential But Falls Short

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation. Railroading is a prestigious career. Ample training opportunities.

Cons

High management turnover, frequent layoffs. Long work hours, work weekends.

3.0

Nov 21, 2017

For an individual without the skills that would allow a comparable income, the railroad may be a good fit.

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Acceptable rate of pay. Adequate benefits package. Pension program available.

Cons

Hostile work environment. May be on call 24-7. 2 hours to report to work when called. Hard on one social life, family, friends, etc. Management seems more interested in aggressive discipline than employee development.

1.0

Nov 20, 2017

Just toxic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good bonuses typically, but you'll earn every penny with your blood sweat and tears

Cons

With the new leadership in place you might as well be working for the mafia. The environment is soul draining and ruthless. They expect 60+ hours of work/week and are looking at headcount everyday, so basically you're competing for your job on a daily basis. Management is out for themselves and could care less about the growth and advancement of their employees. People who advance are done so based and brown nosing and climbing over others, not on skill or experience. So you better put up and shut up. If this is your thing than you'll be a good fit.

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