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 for family and retirement" ((in 276 reviews)); "not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 257 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good retirement and health bennifits" ((in 60 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 100 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 65 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 44 reviews)); "Too many layoffs creating job uncertain" ((in 29 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))

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

(193 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

67% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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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4.0

Jun 28, 2015

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, relocation potential, promotion opportunities, job security and a PENSION

Cons

The executive leadership level band 7 and above are not diverse enough to effect culture change within the rank and file

2.0

Mar 28, 2015

Freight Conductor

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy ensuring the economy moves in the right direction. The freedom to work without being looked over the shoulder everyday. The training that I received in order to do my job safely. The benefits. The pay. The customers.

Cons

The hotel is your home. Work life balance is available for Senior Management, H.R. and Labor Relations. Work life balance is not available for Lower Management or their direct repots (the true face of the company). Labor relations don't understand the contract they signed when it relates to paying what was agreed upon. If they can take the money back due to something in the contract they understand it clearly, if you dont understand it then too bad. Opportunity is not always given to the best candidates rather to friends and family referrals. No diversity. Most accountability standards only pertain to train crews. Intimidation is used often even if it requires breaking a rule or is unsafe. The last two examples means that this place is unethical. Unethical activities need not be reported, they will to be placed on a desk and lost rather than resolved if it come from union employee unless an attorney is involved.

4.0

Jan 24, 2015

I've been with CSX for 14 years and am a lifetimer. I love my job, my team, and my company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Long term stability, incentives, and benefits. Younger generation of employees have a lot of opportunity for growth in the next 5 - 7 years. Corporate culture is great with a strong E-team at the helm.

Cons

Depending on projects, work-life balance can be a challenge at times; nevertheless, you just have to take the good with the bad.

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