CSX employees working as Freight Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 129 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Freight Engineer professionals at CSX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Freight Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,872 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,155 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Freight Engineer at CSX is $71,253 per year or $34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $108,661 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $57,570 (25th percentile) and $89,234 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by CSX Freight Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Freight Engineer professionals typically earn between $28 and $43 per hour.
Freight Engineer professionals typically earn between $4,797 and $7,436 monthly.