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 275 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 234 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 78 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 77 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 63 reviews))

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

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 98 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 70 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and employee/management shortage" ((in 29 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 24 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?

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

5.0

Apr 24, 2020

Good benefits

Locomotive conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, good benefits, helpful colleagues

Cons

Lonely shifts, outdoor winter conditions

CN Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation and benefit. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward.

2.0

Apr 9, 2020

great money poisonous management

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great Money - decent holidays - good training

Cons

- terrible management - threatening environment -them vs us mentality -no room for advancement after engineer -once in a transportation position you will not be considered for a company position. - safety first unless it affects productivity - hard lifestyle - average age of retirement 55 average age or death 65

CN Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work while at CN. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We strive hard to create a work environment where everyone feels good to work in, and where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. We are sorry to hear about your experience with us and hope that you shared it with our colleague during your exit interview so we can develop strategies to do better in the future. We hope that you have found a position that is more in line with your career expectations.

4.0

Apr 8, 2020

Good money

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money weird hours

Cons

Don’t know when your working

CN Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We pride ourselves on providing our team with great compensation and benefit. We thank you for your hard work and helping move our business and the economy forward.

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