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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSX?

56% of CSX employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSX 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSX?

Freight Conductor (168) , Railroad Conductor (93) , Locomotive Engineer (62) , Conductor (49) , Manager (43) , Engineer (28) , Senior Software Engineer (20) , Trainmaster (20) , Carman (17) , Software Engineer (16) , Signal Maintainer (15) , Project Manager (14) , 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 266 reviews)); "Good benefits for family and retirement" ((in 256 reviews)); "Retirement and health insurance are good" ((in 63 reviews)); "And peers are good people" ((in 63 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 42 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 64 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 42 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and continued uncertainty about further cuts" ((in 27 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 24 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.

CSX reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,470 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

74% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

2.5

Work/Life balance

CSX has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,470 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

5.0

Sep 17, 2014

CSX is a great company to work for. It is definitely "How Tomorrow Moves". I absolutely love working for CSX.

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CSX is like a family. We care about each other. The work is interesting and challenging. It is relatively easy to balance the work life with family life. The benefit, salary and bonus are awesome!!!

Cons

Headquarters in in a city that is riddled with crime, minimal cultural events - not an exciting place to live. The commute into downtown is not appealing. The company's stance on safety was not reflected in location selection.

5.0

Sep 17, 2014

Tremendous team and unlimited opportunities.

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked for another Fortune 500 company for 12 years prior to working at CSX. My best day there is my worst day at CSX. CSX takes stock in their employees empowering them to work towards any professional goal they might aspire to reach.

Cons

Nothing significant to mention here.

5.0

Sep 17, 2014

"How Tomorrow Moves" Your Career

Solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CSX has many opportunities for all areas in business as well as in craft trades. There are several companies under the CSX Corporate umbrella. CSX provides excellent training and support to further your knowledge base and prepare you for future responsibilities and compensation. The culture is excellent for anyone wanting to advance in their careers. Excellent benefits and reward/recognition programs as well as advancement opportunities. Salaries are very competitive with other similar industries. The five core values of the company are taken seriously and our reputation is impeccable. The executive team provides innovative leadership. Communications are timely and transparent. You control your future by participating in training and desire to do a good job. CSX, a great place to work and grow.

Cons

Cons are very few. As with any large corporation, there is a bureaucracy. This is softened by the quick response to needs by the differing departments.

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CSX is a great company to work for. It is definitely "How Tomorrow Moves". I absolutely love working for CSX.

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