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?

57% 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 268 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 223 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 74 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 67 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 93 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 67 reviews)); "Big layoffs." ((in 28 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 23 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 22 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

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,534 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

49% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

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 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,534 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

Mar 12, 2022

good pays and benefits

Heavy equipment operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great salary and good possibility of advancement

Cons

the management is bad and work schedule is sometimes difficult

CN Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great compensation. We strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward.

5.0

Mar 12, 2022

Look, listen, live

Mechanical supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and good pay.

Cons

Working with trains is a dangerous job if you let your guard down.

CN Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great compensation and benefits. Safety is a core value at CN and we make sure to provide our employees with the necessary tools and training to work safely. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward.

4.0

Feb 27, 2022

Loved the railroad, but it wasn't a long-term fit

Freight train conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent pay, rewarding work, paid training, pension.

Cons

Sacrifices to health, relationships and social life. Layoffs with low seniority. Rotting in sidings.

CN Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great compensation and benefits. When we recruit talent to our teams, we spend a lot of time going over the working conditions and the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. With this 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts on how we can do better during our regular Pulse surveys.

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