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 270 reviews)); "Good benefits for family and retirement" ((in 259 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 63 reviews)); "Retirement once you complete 30 years is pretty good" ((in 59 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 103 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 66 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 42 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 27 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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1.0

Mar 26, 2017

CO

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Decent benefits and pay and thats all.

Cons

Working all hours. Fear of being fired daily. Harassment. Intimidation. Ruling by fear. Rules that should apply to people with a preschool brain. Say they care about safety but only the bottom line. Craps on employees. Spies on employees. Threatens people who are hurt on the job. Holds investigations with fake idiot lawyers. Some managers have no idea whats going on. Little time with family. No social life if you cared to have one. Likes to poke employees with pitch forks when irritated.

2.0

Mar 25, 2017

Not what it used to be

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Highly competitive salary and great benefits

Cons

Constant fear of being fired regardless of performance. Management only cares about themselves and making sure they get their cut.

2.0

Mar 25, 2017

Was a great company if you worked in Jacksonville

Director

Recommend

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Pros

In general, the company took care of the employees. They paid well, good bonuses when the company was doing well and decent benefits. Most of this will likely remain with the new management team.

Cons

EHH has a history of paying well but working people very hard. He also cuts people that he doesn't think is needed. Lots of senior people are now gone and a lot of knowledge too. This will cause challenges as well as opportunity to those willing to fight for it.

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