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?

"Good Benefits and the pay when they don’t take back claims!" ((in 270 reviews)); "not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 248 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good retirement and health bennifits" ((in 58 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 38 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 101 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 66 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 43 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 26 reviews)); "Constant cuts and layoffs are the norm so don't expect any real job security." ((in 23 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

3.0

Sep 15, 2010

Think about it

Trainmaster

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation and Benefits Package is good. There is opportunity to grow and develop, however the time and effort put into the company to get to that point may be extreme.

Cons

There is not near enough family time and the workplace is full of negativity. It is a good place to make money, however the sacrifices that must be given up in order to make that money may not be worth it to all.

4.0

Jun 14, 2011

Great pay but I work long hours, not for evreryboby.

Operations director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Csx is a leader in the transportation industry. I am well paid and over the years have been able to establish a very comfortable lifestyle. This is a very stable company that provides an environmantally friendly necessary service.

Cons

Long hours in the operations positions. I sense that older managers tend to be overlooked for key promotions that seem to be handed to young people with marginal experience. Also, the "good old boy " network is alive and thrives with this company. My overall impression is that Senior management want "yes men" promoted to key positions and discount mangers who are either older or not in lock step with their views..

3.0

Jul 6, 2010

Hard work for the pay, don't look for a pat on the back

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay is good if you don't mind working outside in all weather, benefits are very good and union membership is available.

Cons

work in harsh weather, seniority based so salary and jobs available will not be that great starting out, not a feel good company, the harsh work environment is par for the course

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