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 273 reviews)); "Good Benefits and rail Road Retirement" ((in 256 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great Retirement and job is fun" ((in 58 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 46 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 104 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 65 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 29 reviews)); "Constant cuts and layoffs are the norm so don't expect any real job security." ((in 26 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

(579 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

67% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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5.0

Mar 15, 2013

Fullfilling

Several positions craft/management

Recommend

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Pros

Strong Safety Culture Job Satisfaction Unique Work Environments Career Opportunity Development Opportunity Great Benefits Competitive Salary

Cons

Working in a craft position can be an adjustment for someone who may be unfamiliar with working under a collective bargaining agreement. Working in a safety sensitive environment and adhering to strict safety and operating rules can be an adjustment for someone coming from a company who "talks" safety but doesn't believe in it.

2.0

Mar 13, 2013

Used to be a great place to work

Clerical

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great pay, affordable benefits, company has been around a long time, stable.

Cons

Now we are just a number, company does not care about their employees. Absenteeism policy for clerks just changed to 1 occurence (late or sick) for a rolling 4 weeks. They are suspending and firing employees who have violated the policy with emergency surgeries. Ridiculous. I hope the EEOC and ADA get them for non compliance for people with disabilities. Union is about useless.

3.0

Mar 10, 2013

Get trained and get furloughed

Conductor trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Excellent training, excellent benefits. There is good opportunity for advancement. Very large senority district to move around.

Cons

Training pay is not that great, $600/wk with no overtime. Working 12 hour days 6 days a week. Right after being hired and qualifying, trainees are being furloughed.

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