Question 1

Does CPKC pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPKC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CPKC. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

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25% of CPKC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CPKC 1.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

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Railroad Conductor (94), Conductor (59), Locomotive Engineer (50), Train Conductor (38), Manager (33), Freight Conductor (26), Trainmaster (25), Analyst (23), Specialist (23), Assistant TRAINMASTER (20), Supervisor (16), Director (14), Rail Traffic Controller (13), Diesel Mechanic (12), Engineer (12)

Question 4

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

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"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 229 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 163 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension." ((in 59 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 59 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 47 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 124 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 54 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 32 reviews)); "very demanding and stressful work environment" ((in 20 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about CPKC layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed CPKC locations?

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Kansas City, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Shreveport, Bensenville, Davenport, Chicago, Saratoga Springs, Harvey, Portage, Milwaukee, Heavener, Houston, Jackson, Mason City, Ottumwa, Saint Louis, New York, Detroit, Beaumont, Dallas, Glenwood, Noyes, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Bossier City, Savanna, Berwyn, Franklin Park, Schaumburg

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