Does Network Rail pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Network Rail employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Network Rail. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Network Rail?

74% of Network Rail employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Network Rail 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Network Rail?

Project Manager (151) , Signaller (65) , Scheme Project Manager (63) , Engineer (44) , Technician (41) , Project Engineer (34) , Asset Engineer (30) , Commercial Manager (26) , Finance Business Partner (25) , Team Leader (25) , Operative (20) , Apprentice (19) , Manager (19) , Assistant Project Engineer (17) , Business Analyst (17)

What are the pros of working at Network Rail according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance is good" ((in 215 reviews)); "Good people involved in the day" ((in 153 reviews)); "Flexible and good benefits to be had" ((in 149 reviews)); "Pay is good and colleges good" ((in 126 reviews)); "Inclusive / Friendly / Good Pension after 5 years service" ((in 100 reviews))

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

"Sometimes poor management and politics" ((in 104 reviews)); "Long hours and mostly nightshift" ((in 53 reviews)); "Too many managers A director for just about every word in the English dictionary." ((in 52 reviews)); "Some poor leadership." ((in 31 reviews)); "No bonuses or pay rises at the moment" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Network Rail locations?

Jersey City , Yorktown , New York , Texas City , Cleveland , Union City , Andover , Tampa , Farmington Hills , Hollywood

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Network Rail reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,605 total reviews)

Jeremy Westlake

74% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Network Rail has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,605 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Network Rail employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jun 27, 2025

Good work life balance

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work life balance and lots of consideration to your personal life some good benefts Good support if you want to upskill/develop

Cons

What made NR stand our 5 years ago is now industry standard, unfortunately NR seem to be pushing in the opposite way with enforced back to work requirements. Not what it used to be and with constant slimming down of the organisation it definitely results in greater stress on individuals. I am planning to leave as the salary is just not good enough.

4.0

Jun 24, 2025

Great opportunities, weak HR, misogyny in parts

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed my 10 years at NR - lots of opportunities, variety, good pay, supportive learning/development, interesting work, rewarding - you're supporting an organisation that delivers important work.

Cons

Don't even try to manage poor performance - it is a nightmare as HR is terrified of the unions (expect to inherit poor performers as they get passed around the business). Sexism - it is improving, but there were some terrible behaviours and incidents which were endemic in the organisation - the graduate scheme back in 2011 was rife with misogyny. It can be hard coming in to the organisation as a female... but persevere, as it is a great organisation overall (and it is only through diversity that things will improve).

5.0

Jun 24, 2025

WDS

Works delivery supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

On the job, construction, benefits

Cons

Shift work, long hours, safety critical environment

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