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

4.0

Oct 6, 2017

Railroad Conductor

Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, good pay, travel scenery

Cons

Working outside in all weather conditions, constant layoffs depending on business forecast

1.0

Oct 5, 2017

Don't just don't

Mechanical

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Retirement! Multiple locations in 23 states Benefits are not terrible Minimal union protection Discounts from many car manufacturers Discounts at Sprint and AT&T

Cons

Terrible work environment CEO is nothing but a hatchet man he is destroying what was a great company at this point the federal government is likely to step in and force compliance with regulations

2.0

Oct 3, 2017

Railroad Professional

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company pay, benefits, and bonus potential are greater than most Fortune 250 companies.

Cons

The current corporate culture is toxic as the company is continuing to look to reduce headcount in anyway possible. This has created a stiff culture of political posturing and deceit. In addition to the cultural issues, there is little to no work/life balance. There is a cost to the high salary and good benefits. Many employees complain that they don't get to spend the extra money they are earning because they are "on-duty" 24/7.

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