Does CSX pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CSX employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CSX. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSX?

52% of CSX employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSX 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSX?

Freight Conductor (169) , Railroad Conductor (93) , Locomotive Engineer (62) , Conductor (49) , Manager (44) , Engineer (28) , Senior Software Engineer (20) , Trainmaster (20) , Carman (17) , Software Engineer (16) , Project Manager (15) , Signal Maintainer (15) , Software Developer (14) , Director (12) , Journeyman Carman (12)

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

"not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 282 reviews)); "Good Benefits and rail Road Retirement" ((in 271 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 61 reviews)); "Good retirement and health bennifits" ((in 58 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 47 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 106 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 64 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 43 reviews)); "Rules are subject to interpritation and what is acceptable to one manager may not be to the next so your never comfortable with what your doing and spend more time worried about wether or not a manager is watching you with night vision than about doing your job and staying alive." ((in 28 reviews)); "Constant cuts and layoffs are the norm so don't expect any real job security." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about CSX layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CSX locations?

Jacksonville , Atlanta , Selkirk , Nashville , Baltimore , Richmond , Louisville , Cincinnati , Columbus , Tampa , Chicago , Cleveland , Montgomery , Avon , Buffalo , Birmingham , Cumberland , Indianapolis , Waycross , Toledo , New York , Philadelphia , Albany , Savannah , Mobile , Hamlet , Huntington , Pittsburgh , Syracuse , Grand Rapids

CSX reviews

3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,472 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

67% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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CSX has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,472 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CSX 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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3.0

Sep 26, 2014

A company that is growing and is positioned well to benefit as the economy improves

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has lot of good people with years of experience. There are lots of potential opportunities available for career, benefits are really good at least on par with top organizations.

Cons

Slow to make or adapt to change. Since the industry is partially immune it may be a good reason but talent won't stay for long

3.0

Sep 5, 2014

Solid corporation with good benefits

Locomotive engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extensive and above average benefits package Excellent earnings potential

Cons

It is a 24/7-365 job, no such thing as holidays/holiday pay on the road Be prepared to sacrifice everything you know in your personal/home life as you are now married to the rails. Management is typically made up of fresh recruits from college or other businesses with no rail experience

4.0

Aug 14, 2014

CSX is a big bureaucracy but the company culture is friendly and employees generally want to do the right thing.

Sales and marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The work and the goals are always challenging. You are part of a prestigious company that is always trying to improve. The mission - to help industrial America move its freight by rail - is important and an integral part of the US economy. Great benefits with a pension and an entirely separate, well-funded, retirement system.

Cons

Big bureaucracy - often hard to get things done. Union-influenced culture (but not as much as it used to be). Some employees are comfortable with mediocrity. Silo mentality in the different departments.

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A company that is growing and is positioned well to benefit as the economy improves

Solid corporation with good benefits

CSX is a big bureaucracy but the company culture is friendly and employees generally want to do the right thing.

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