Does CN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CN. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CN?

56% of CN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CN 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CN?

Railroad Conductor (126) , Locomotive Engineer (75) , Train Conductor (55) , Conductor (49) , Freight Conductor (49) , Intern (23) , Manager (21) , Project Manager (21) , Trainmaster (19) , Analyst (15) , Supervisor (15) , Carman (14) , Heavy Equipment Operator (14) , Engineer (13) , Freight Train Conductor (13)

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

"Pay is good and stock plan is nice.." ((in 276 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 225 reviews)); "Ok pay good pension and benifits" ((in 83 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 74 reviews)); "Some good people working for the company and trying to make a difference." ((in 61 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 99 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 68 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 25 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 23 reviews)); "Terrible leadership who have made mistakes after mistakes but are not held accountable." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about CN layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CN locations?

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CN reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,532 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

46% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

CN has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,532 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CN 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jan 5, 2026

High expectations from Management

Procurement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High Pay Great Staff, mostly very positive and helpful

Cons

Company is always after the last dollar Staff engagement and happiness is not considered

CN Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and benefits. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We thank you for moving our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts on your regular Interaction surveys.

3.0

Dec 28, 2025

Disappointing culture

Hr manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, although becoming gradually less competitive Great place to develop your skills and career under the right manager.

Cons

In the last year: Decrease in trust A severe drop in diversity at the leadership level Problematic behaviors rarely being addressed

CN Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great benefits. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

4.0

Dec 22, 2025

Good Company!

It procurement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Training Communication is ok Hybrid environment Tools

Cons

Micromanagement is an issue in some cases Soon, everyone will be ack 4 days per week from the office

CN Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and benefits. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We thank you for moving our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts on our regular Interaction surveys.

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