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 269 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 234 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 65 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 24 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 94 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 69 reviews)); "Layoffs and Furloughs are common." ((in 26 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 22 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?

Homewood , Chicago , Memphis , Stevens Point , Fond du Lac , Gary , Jackson , Baton Rouge , Champaign , Duluth , Battle Creek , Detroit , Waterloo , Proctor , Superior , Milwaukee , Flat Rock , Port Huron , New Orleans , Joliet , Markham , Decatur , Wisconsin Rapids , Burlington , Minneapolis , Mattoon , Libertyville , Naperville , Willow Springs , Effingham

CN reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,533 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

46% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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CN has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,533 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Oct 11, 2020

Human Resources needs to reevaluate the pay structure.

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard working people that strive to make a positive change and modernize the company

Cons

No fairness in pay equity. When applying for a posting, External candidates are offered a way better salary than an internal resource applying for the same job.

CN Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation and benefits including the ability to learn and develop themselves. We strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. Please share your concerns with your Human Ressources Business Partner.

4.0

Oct 6, 2020

Good Career Choice

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady employment, above-average salaries, excellent benefits. strong emphasis on safety and promotion of safety culture, opportunities for advancement.

Cons

Shift work, some physical risk involved depending on craft

CN Response

5y

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

3.0

Oct 1, 2020

Good and bad

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pension, good salary, fast pace, physically demanding at times

Cons

Irregular hours with short rest, tough work/life balance

CN Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. When we recruit talent to our operations 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. We thank you for your hard work and having helped move our business and the economy forward.

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