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 29 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good team members most people are friendly." ((in 8 reviews)); "friendly work environment" ((in 6 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Shift work and bad management" ((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 7 reviews)); "Long hours, but it is railroading afterall" ((in 6 reviews)); "Bad leadership." ((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

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Watco Companies

Watco Companies reviews

3.5

66% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Dan Smith

77% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Senior management

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).

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Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Reviews by job title

286 reviews

5.0

Aug 15, 2018

Great Company to work for.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, family oriented, Safe, Friendly

Cons

The management at my location didn't compensate employees well. They set a minimum raise percentage and that is what everyone got, no matter how hard you work.

Watco Companies Response

We are so glad to see that you mention Watco being a safe and family oriented company. Thank you for also taking the time to provide information on how we can continue to improve - as rewarding our Team Members for their dedication and hard work is important to us.

5.0

Jul 21, 2018

It was a good company to work for.

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doesn’t require to go out of town Railroad retirement Good people to work with

Cons

Need better pay Seniority based Not much room for advancement

Watco Companies Response

Thank you for your feedback. Best of luck as you continue your career.

5.0

Jul 14, 2018

Progressive company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture. Great benefits. Good pay.

Cons

Low-average bonuses. And that's

Watco Companies Response

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It's great to see your thoughts on the culture and we also appreciate the feedback on how to continue to improve our reward programs.

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