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 288 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 209 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 79 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 94 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 69 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 26 reviews)); "They don't care about you or your family they just want the bottom $. 1 in 4 managers are good." ((in 23 reviews)); "the upper management is horrible." ((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).

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2K reviews

4.0

Feb 26, 2016

Can be challenging, worth the headache

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, pension and pay.

Cons

The hours can be taxing, considering you are on call 24/7/365, getting time off is a real chore. There is a lot of pressure to get things done place, and there is a very negative attitude with staff especially the more senior staff. They seam to like to manage through fear, the threat of discipline is always on your mind. The only jobs I have heard of where most conductors/engineers purchase out of work insurance in the event of rules related suspension or dismissal.

4.0

Feb 17, 2016

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

insurance,pay and people ttrack work operation of machines

Cons

work in all kinds of weather

2.0

Feb 16, 2016

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be easy good money Good training program for some aspects of the industry Can be OK if you live in small town

Cons

Terrible work/life balance Say goodbye to weekends Long late hours Always on call

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Jobs at CN

Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)

North Fond du Lac, WI

Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design

Senior Engineer, Bridge Testing

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Can be challenging, worth the headache

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Conductor

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