Does Genesee & Wyoming pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Genesee & Wyoming employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Genesee & Wyoming. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Genesee & Wyoming?

56% of Genesee & Wyoming employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Genesee & Wyoming 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genesee & Wyoming?

Railroad Conductor (16) , Locomotive Engineer (10) , Conductor (8) , Switchman (7) , Track Laborer (6) , Trainmaster (6) , Anonymous (4) , Customer Service Specialist (4) , Accountant (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Engineer (3) , Freight Conductor (3) , Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (3) , Manager (3) , Switchmen (3)

What are the pros of working at Genesee & Wyoming according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits but that’s it" ((in 41 reviews)); "1. Pay is good" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great people to work with!" ((in 9 reviews)); "Excellent benefits and railroad retirement" ((in 9 reviews)); "Training is better than average, safety is a priority." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Genesee & Wyoming according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor , and short handed so you have to work hard like a dog everyday." ((in 20 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "If you like working long hours and not learning much, this is a place for you." ((in 6 reviews)); "Salary is considerably less than many colleagues who have less experience and overarching responsibilities." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some leadership is handpicked not review properly" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Genesee & Wyoming locations?

Jacksonville , Rochester , Saint Albans , Dallas , Cincinnati , Springfield , Gillette , Columbus , Bakersfield , Fresno , Dawson , Carthage , Phoenix , Casper , Houston , Scio , Lima , Darien , Concordia , Pittsburgh , Worcester , Savannah , Lyons , Calvert , Enterprise , Tuscaloosa , East Peoria , Washington , Suffolk , Buffalo

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Genesee & Wyoming reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(219 total reviews)

Michael Miller

100% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (219 reviews)

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Genesee & Wyoming has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 219 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Genesee & Wyoming employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

219 reviews

3.0

May 16, 2026

Great colleagues, but management sets unrealistic expectations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the guys where great and where like family

Cons

Management had unreal expectations some time 20 hr work days

5.0

Jan 21, 2026

Great place to work

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, great leadership, fun fast paced environment. Great benefits.

Cons

None. Truly nothing bad to say.

5.0

Jul 31, 2025

Positive Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing but great things happen

Cons

Fast paced but not always a bad thing

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