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 275 reviews)); "Great benefits and the building has a gym and cafeteria" ((in 256 reviews)); "Retirement and health insurance are good" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 62 reviews)); "The yard is good money if you can hold a job but they do monitor your hours in the yard." ((in 48 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 98 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 63 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 40 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and continued uncertainty about further cuts" ((in 28 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))

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

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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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4.0

Feb 28, 2020

Enjoyed my time there.

Communication maintainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay, benefits, safety culture, and per diem

Cons

Traveling and away from home and no company match on 401k

CSX Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad to learn you enjoyed working at CSX!

2.0

Feb 26, 2020

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Freight conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay, benefits, not stuck in an office or building

Cons

management, weak union, crooked company..

2.0

Feb 5, 2020

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Train dispatcher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The pay was great. Lots of vacation time

Cons

Management Was rude, fire happy, and self-interested

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