employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Norfolk Southern

Is this your company?

Norfolk Southern reviews

2.9

35% would recommend to a friend

(1,915 total reviews)
avatar

Mark George

29% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Norfolk Southern has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,915 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Norfolk Southern 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

2K reviews
4.0
Dec 16, 2025

Solid first job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting job but long term in the railroad business does not sound fun. Culture has not adapted with the times.

Cons

Lot of older employees that have a hard time relating to new generations.

5.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was great for position.

Cons

Operate off of seniority. can get bumped from your position.

1.0
Dec 7, 2025

Think twice before try.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Railroad retirement is the only advantage.

Cons

Use of identity politics amongst hiring decisions, it’s not what you know or how much experience you have it’s who you know, and if they like you for any advancement whatsoever. What they expect for the high paying salary is quiet compliance so if that works for you, then by all means apply.

Viewing 34 - 36 of 1,915 Reviews

Glassdoor has 2,170 Norfolk Southern reviews submitted anonymously by Norfolk Southern employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Norfolk Southern is right for you.