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 267 reviews)); "not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 252 reviews)); "And peers are good people" ((in 64 reviews)); "Retirement and health insurance are good" ((in 62 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 107 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 62 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 39 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 28 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

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

67% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

2.4

Work/Life balance

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3.0

Jul 15, 2020

Don't work here. The public perception is a lie.

Communications maintainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was there. Time away from the office was nice.

Cons

Management is negatively biased toward their people. Nasty pride that doesn't allow you to enjoy life. They feel you owe them and they are beyond reproach. The culture invades your home life. Management doesn't follow their own policies. They have contributed to the destruction of my life and family. Benefits are mediocre at best.

1.0

Jul 1, 2020

Good Industry, Senior Management Team Lacking

Marketing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for the railroad is a great career as you're always learning something new. Getting to improve the work processes can be some of the best work. People working at the manager and director levels are good people to work with.

Cons

The culture has significantly changed since the implementation of scheduled railroading. Senior management is only concerned about share holders and employee morale is at all time low.

4.0

Feb 28, 2020

Enjoyed my time there.

Communication maintainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay, benefits, safety culture, and per diem

Cons

Traveling and away from home and no company match on 401k

CSX Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad to learn you enjoyed working at CSX!

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