Question 1

Does Norfolk Southern pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Norfolk Southern employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Norfolk Southern. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Norfolk Southern?

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40% of Norfolk Southern employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Norfolk Southern 2.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Norfolk Southern?

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Railroad Conductor (202), Conductor (98), Locomotive Engineer (59), Freight Conductor (43), Engineer (37), Signal Maintainer (35), Trainmaster (33), Intern (29), Electrician (26), Machinist (26), Manager (24), Train Dispatcher (24), Train Conductor (19), Operations Supervisor (18), Management Trainee (15)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Norfolk Southern according to real employee reviews?

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"Pay is good but you are paid for the on call lifestyle and selling your life way for a paycheck." ((in 403 reviews)); "Good Benefits for you and family" ((in 272 reviews)); "4. Good retirement that will follow you to another railroad if you decide to change employers" ((in 95 reviews)); "The people were great and very welcoming." ((in 78 reviews)); "the money was good and it was easy work" ((in 60 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Norfolk Southern according to real employee reviews?

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"Poor management, have to pay for parking, having to bid on jobs" ((in 167 reviews)); "No work life balance and always short staffed" ((in 127 reviews)); "hours are long and boring" ((in 80 reviews)); "CEO and upper management are horrible." ((in 49 reviews)); "Transportation managers have it rough." ((in 29 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Norfolk Southern redundancies in 2026?

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

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Good salary and benefits, but poor environment

Promotion opportunities if you're social, but micromanaged

Good culture but uncertainty from Union Pacific merger

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