Does Watco Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Watco Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Watco Companies. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Watco Companies?

66% of Watco Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Watco Companies 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Watco Companies?

Railroad Conductor (12) , Conductor (10) , Operator (10) , Manager (9) , Engineer (6) , Switchman (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Account Manager (4) , Locomotive Engineer (4) , Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (4) , Safety Manager (3) , Supervisor (3) , Account and Administrative Coordinator (2) , Accountant (2) , Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at Watco Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and vacation package" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "They actually care about ALL team members" ((in 8 reviews)); "friendly work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Shift work and bad management" ((in 26 reviews)); "Upper management has lost touch with their sites and only concerned with spending." ((in 11 reviews)); "6 different managers in the last 3 years." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours, but it is railroading afterall" ((in 5 reviews)); "And to top it all the pay is terrible and they will not give you a raise unless you are a senior employee." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Watco Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Watco Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Watco Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Watco Companies locations?

Pittsburg , Houston , Overland Park , Wichita , Kansas City , Birmingham , Madison , Osceola , Springdale , Tioga , Tuscaloosa , Oklahoma City , Toledo , Baton Rouge , Ferndale , Cherryvale , Linden , Wood River , Janesville , Tulsa , Hawesville , Wright , Austin , Freeport , Belle , Whiting , Keenesburg , Minden , Fitzgerald , Newark

Watco Companies reviews

3.5

66% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Dan Smith

77% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Watco Companies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 286 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Watco Companies 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

286 reviews

4.0

Dec 17, 2021

Expanding Opportunities

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company is continuing to grow in the logistics industry. Many opportunities to promote from within the company.

Cons

Salary pay is below average.

Watco Companies Response

4y

Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback. It's great to see the growth within the Logistics Team and agreed that investing back in your team is critical.

1.0

Dec 3, 2021

Ann Arbor JR. High

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was nice and there where a few nice co-workers.

Cons

Schedule always changing, everyone and especially the management seamed like they were out to get you. There was multiple groups and you felt like you had to be in one for your job safety.

Watco Companies Response

4y

If you would ever be willing to discuss your concerns further, feel free to email rpeterson@watco.com.

3.0

Nov 24, 2021

It person

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company not so good benefits

Cons

Bad management and work culture

Watco Companies Response

4y

If you would be willing to discuss your concerns further, feel free to email me at rpeterson@watco.com.

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