Does CPKC pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at CPKC?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

Railroad Conductor (94) , Conductor (59) , Locomotive Engineer (50) , Train Conductor (38) , Manager (33) , Freight Conductor (26) , Trainmaster (25) , Specialist (23) , Analyst (22) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (16) , Director (14) , Rail Traffic Controller (13) , Diesel Mechanic (12) , Engineer (12)

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

"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 238 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 161 reviews)); "Historical company with good pension." ((in 62 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 53 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 49 reviews))

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

"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 122 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 29 reviews)); "Can be a toxic work environment for most people" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about CPKC layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed CPKC locations?

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

CPKC reviews

2.5

25% would recommend to a friend

(1,368 total reviews)

Keith Creel

35% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

1.8

Work/Life balance

CPKC has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,368 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CPKC employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

1.0

Jun 2, 2014

Do not work in IT in Minneapolis MN

Information technology

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing you can't find at another employer if you look hard enough.

Cons

If you have a senior set of skills, or value your opinion being heard; stay as far away from here as possible. Remember you read this if you decide to take the job anyway, and not truly listen to the bad reviews, and understand why the star rating on here is less than 3. There are good reasons for that! If you appreciate a strong work/life balance, do not take a position here. You will have issues on the home front in a very short period of time! Managers have been trained to remind you that it's your fault, not their fault.

1.0

May 26, 2014

Culture of fear

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there are no pros for working here

Cons

used to be a good company, not anymore, going donwhill

2.0

May 25, 2014

From former DM&E Line

Locomotive engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people you work with, NOT including managers. You have a job, can't think of anything else.

Cons

Pay is not up to par with regular CP and definitely not other railroads. A separate contract probably has much to do with it. Crew Office doesn't call the orders they are supposed to. Just when you think you won't be getting called you do and when you bring up the calling order they are "supposed" to follow they threaten you with a miscall. Do everything they can to reset your clock so you don't get any time off. Even if you have time off coming they always deny it (a couple days a month not having to answer the phone wouldn't be too much to ask would it?) No, we don't have scheduled days off like other railroads. Managers & Trainmasters with little to no experience railroading with BIG chips on their shoulders. I've worked for many different companies over the years, plus military service, and this is by far the worst I have ever seen/experienced. This place treats people like crap, worse than an ugly stray dog that's flee bitten. It's no wonder people are leaving in droves or looking to get out, including me.

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