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 such as retirement" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "They actually care about ALL team members" ((in 9 reviews)); "•decent money" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Poor management more concerned about whose butt to kiss then actually managing crews." ((in 29 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 6 reviews)); "Bonus programs are given and taken away without warning and raises are low." ((in 4 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

2.0

Nov 17, 2019

Miss the people, not the company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with on a daily basis. Loved the work and close to home. Pay was a little less than standard, but worth it.

Cons

Upper management has lost touch with their sites and only concerned with spending. We hear them pressuring our managers about it. They visit the site maybe 2-3 times a year, but spend more time with site management instead of talking to us doing the work. You better be related to or good friends with upper management if you want to go anywhere.

Watco Companies Response

6y

It is nice to see that you worked with some great people during your time at Watco. If you would ever be willing to discuss some of your concerns/advice, please email me at rpeterson@watcocompanies.com.

2.0

Sep 29, 2019

Overrated company

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had some fun team building activities within the department

Cons

Pay was not competitive Stressful/poor work life balance

Watco Companies Response

6y

Our goal is to always provide our team members with competitive wages and benefits, including time off with family. According to your profile, you are a former team member, but if you ever want to discuss your concerns, I can be reached at rpeterson@watcocompanies.com.

1.0

Oct 31, 2017

The entire place is horrible, unfit workers, lazy. Complain about everything. Low pay, long hours.

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are none, there is nothing good to say about this place, i dont think head quarters know how bad it is, if they did, they would make immediate chances.

Cons

Horribly managed. Unorganized, unsafe, understaffed, allot of over time, as much as you can handle.

Watco Companies Response

8y

If you would be willing to have a discussion about your concerns and recommendations for improvement, we'd most certainly appreciate that. It's important to us that we understand how we can get better. You can reach out to me at rpeterson@watcocompanies.com.

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Miss the people, not the company

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The entire place is horrible, unfit workers, lazy. Complain about everything. Low pay, long hours.

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