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?

"not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 270 reviews)); "Good benefits for family and retirement" ((in 259 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 63 reviews)); "Retirement once you complete 30 years is pretty good" ((in 59 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 103 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 66 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 42 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 27 reviews)); "Constant cuts and layoffs are the norm so don't expect any real job security." ((in 26 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

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,472 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

67% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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CSX has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,472 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CSX 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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1K reviews

2.0

Jan 24, 2022

Good benefits, terrible life

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good retirement, great insurance (for now)

Cons

No home life, gone 6 days a week, no holidays at home, Always on call, always short on man power, but always firing people and proud of it

5.0

Jan 22, 2022

01/21/22

Track laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a very good as well as important job for the community and other resources.

Cons

None if you are working your helping your community.

5.0

Jan 14, 2022

Great benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pension, railroad retirement, ESPP and health benefits

Cons

401k match could be higher

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