Does CPKC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPKC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 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?

24% 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 (26) , Analyst (23) , Specialist (23) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (17) , 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 231 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 168 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension." ((in 59 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 56 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 123 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 55 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 41 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 33 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

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2.5

24% would recommend to a friend

(220 total reviews)

Keith Creel

36% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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3.6

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

1.8

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1.0

May 30, 2019

TOXIC CULTURE

Rail traffic controller

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Pros

Pay is the only thing that keeps people here. If you don't care how you are treated and just want a paycheck then go for it.

Cons

Culture, work-life balance, communication, demoralization, no integrity, cover your own rear end. This company is all about the speed of trains and they constantly lie on their sheets so that managers make their bonuses. The union rules the roost so you can be a horrible employee and be there for 30 years and be really bad at your job therefore thwarting the efforts of better individuals to have better schedules and opportunities. Company doesn't care about you or your family. They pay well for uneducated people because that is how they keep you.

3.0

May 8, 2019

Growing company with competitive barriers to entry

Director

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The industry has numerous competitive barriers to entry creating value propositions of interest to the market. Consistent operating plan and execution.

Cons

Slow decision making process and work demands can be challenging to balance with personal life.

3.0

Apr 25, 2019

Secure job but stressful environment

Roadmaster

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Secure, good pay, great benefits,

Cons

Regulations, stressful, too many chiefs. Disconnect between office and field,

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