Does Watco Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Watco Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Watco Companies. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Watco Companies?

66% of Watco Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Watco Companies 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Watco Companies?

Railroad Conductor (12) , Conductor (10) , Operator (10) , Manager (9) , Engineer (6) , Switchman (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Account Manager (4) , Locomotive Engineer (4) , Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (4) , Safety Manager (3) , Supervisor (3) , Account and Administrative Coordinator (2) , Accountant (2) , Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at Watco Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 22 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good team members most people are friendly." ((in 7 reviews)); "•Good work life balance" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Shift work and bad management" ((in 28 reviews)); "Upper management has lost touch with their sites and only concerned with spending." ((in 11 reviews)); "6 different managers in the last 3 years." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours, but it is railroading afterall" ((in 6 reviews)); "Bad leadership." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Watco Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Watco Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Watco Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Watco Companies locations?

Pittsburg , Houston , Overland Park , Wichita , Kansas City , Birmingham , Madison , Osceola , Springdale , Tioga , Tuscaloosa , Oklahoma City , Toledo , Baton Rouge , Ferndale , Cherryvale , Linden , Wood River , Janesville , Tulsa , Hawesville , Wright , Austin , Freeport , Belle , Whiting , Keenesburg , Minden , Fitzgerald , Newark

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Watco Companies reviews

3.5

66% would recommend to a friend

(287 total reviews)

Dan Smith

77% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Senior management

Watco Companies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 287 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Watco Companies 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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Race / Ethnicity

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Reviews by job title

287 reviews

5.0

Aug 26, 2021

Good company

Switchman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good company to work for

Cons

The shift is tough as of now

Watco Companies Response

Appreciate the feedback and welcome to the Watco Team!

5.0

Aug 11, 2021

Great Job

Account and administrative coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There was a good work environment, with decent pay, good leadership.

Cons

I didn't have any complaints while working with the company.

Watco Companies Response

Thank you for providing feedback on your experience at Watco. It looks like you've moved on, so best of luck as you move forward in your career.

1.0

Aug 10, 2021

From bad to worse

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great schedule but they are even trying to take that from us

Cons

Very low paid , everyone quits and we always work shorthanded even though BP pays them for a full roster . Manager is racist if your not black you have no chance .

Watco Companies Response

If you're ever willing to discuss your concerns further, feel free to email me at rpeterson@watco.com

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