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

CSX reviews about "pay"

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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

585 reviews

3.0

Feb 15, 2025

Great place to work and build your career

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CSX offers good pay and benefits, including a pension plan and 401k options. The company provides a stable job environment with opportunities for advancement. Overall, it is a great place to work and build your career. ONE CSX culture promotes teamwork, collaboration and open communication.

Cons

Some employees have reported issues with management, including lack of support for advancement. Some people are promoted to leadership positions with no leadership skills.

5.0

Feb 8, 2025

Great Company

Dispatcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, a lot of time off, medical and dental really good, great pay. Family enjoys lifestyle as well.

Cons

Can be stressful when traffic is heavy.

4.0

Feb 10, 2025

Great Opportunities

Special agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, Interesting Work, Opportunities to travel. Great equipment and training.

Cons

Work/Life Balance - on-call most of my year.

4.0

Feb 14, 2025

Many Opportunities

Supervisor engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many Opportunities Good Pay and Benefits

Cons

Demanding work vs life balance. Operations being 24/7 require many jobs to be on call. Promotional opportunities may require relocation.

1.0

Feb 25, 2025

Nashville

Journeyman carman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok pay could be better but Great retirement

Cons

Management is terrible, they don't communicate make fake promises and they come after you if you do your job and bad order cars. Company preaches safety but will put you in unsafe situations to get something done on time.

5.0

Feb 6, 2025

Great Company to work for

Vehicle operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, excellent pay rates, good work balance, good environment, excellent co-workers, good retirement plan.

Cons

Sometimes there is poor communication between managing and staff.

5.0

Feb 15, 2025

Start a great career

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits. Genuine camaraderie within leadership.

Cons

Long hours. If you’re not looking to put your time in you won’t get to see the fruit to bare

5.0

Feb 23, 2025

good

Yard clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay and good benefits

Cons

difficult schedule and working times

3.0

Mar 7, 2025

Great Pay, Poor Work Life Balance

Train dispatcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, good benefits, amazing retirement

Cons

Toxic work environment, toxic masculinity, poor work life balance, overnight shifts

4.0

Feb 19, 2025

Improved culture, still areas to improve

Sr. sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, competitive pay/benefits, strong commercial leadership

Cons

Internal bureaucracy, resistance to change, lack of innovation

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Great place to work and build your career

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Many Opportunities

Nashville

Great Company to work for

Start a great career

good

Great Pay, Poor Work Life Balance

Improved culture, still areas to improve

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