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

(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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1K reviews

3.0

Oct 11, 2017

Uncertainty

Signal maintainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay. Good health benefits.

Cons

Away from home. Uncertainty due to shake up by H. H.

3.0

Oct 10, 2017

Machinist specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, company provided tools, reasonable breaks, small work atmosphere.

Cons

Micro management, hires management that is not qualified, or have experience in that field.

3.0

Oct 7, 2017

Train Dispatcher

Train dispatcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay and tuition reimbursement up to $3500, decent benefits. Seniority and the union, it's honestly hard for me to come up with anything else that I see as a positive.

Cons

Very poor management, inability to move up in the company unless you are in with the right people regardless of education and abilities. Employees are not treated as assets or positives for the company and everyone mostly stays for the pay. Intimidation and good ol boy network is very strong here. There is no incentives to think outside the box status quo is what's expected and do not attempt to challenge long standing procedure's for lest you be accused of not being a team player. I work here currently but I desire to be challenged and promoted. If you desire higher than normal pay and not to be challenged in regards to your personal and professional development this is the place for you.

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