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2.71/5

Out of 14 BNSF Railway reviews, 43% were positive.

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Based on 14 ratings

Overall rating
2.7
Diversity and inclusion
2.1
Management
2.0
Work environment
1.9
Salary and benefits
2.9
Career opportunities
2.3
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Job Stability, Competitive Pay, Career Growth Opportunities, Retirement Benefits, Health Benefits, Safety Culture, Employee Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Impact, and Technological Innovation.

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

24x7

BNSF Railway benefits

Career Growth and Opportunities

What do you like best about BNSF Railway's CEO and the leadership team?

Experience and Expertise, Focus on Innovation, Commitment to Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Customer Centric Approach and Sustainability Initiatives.

How would you improve BNSF Railway's culture?

Enhance Employee Recognition and Employee Feedback

How did you prepare for the BNSF Railway interview?

No preparation.

How does your compensation at BNSF Railway compare to the industry average?

Above average

What's the diversity at BNSF Railway like?

The diversity demographics have continued to improve over time, more women and people of color year over year.

What brings you the most joy at BNSF Railway?

The people that I work with and the difference I make each and everyday.

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Avidly employment and challenging endeavors

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

They stuck the soul out of you. Skirt labor laws and throw you away at the first opportunity

BNSF Railway benefits

Being outdoors

What do you like best about BNSF Railway's CEO and the leadership team?

Absolutely nothing. They are horrid

How would you improve BNSF Railway's culture?

Get rid of the nepotism and run the company line you actually cared about your customers

How did you prepare for the BNSF Railway interview?

Showing up and taking the test, and passing without really understanding what the test was.

How does your compensation at BNSF Railway compare to the industry average?

Way low. You make less than minimum wage when in salary in the transportation career field

What's the diversity at BNSF Railway like?

Minimal.

What brings you the most joy at BNSF Railway?

When I left

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2024
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Operations has great salary, excellent wellness benefits, great internal employee resource groups

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

Scheduled vs exempt animosity grows greater with each furlough

BNSF Railway benefits

Salary

What do you like best about BNSF Railway's CEO and the leadership team?

Transparent, hold quarterly calls and will take questions

How would you improve BNSF Railway's culture?

Fire those who lack integrity - too much “good ol boys” club

How did you prepare for the BNSF Railway interview?

Safety first!

How does your compensation at BNSF Railway compare to the industry average?

Higher

What's the diversity at BNSF Railway like?

Leadership is getting better at being more diverse, middle management can be cliquey

What brings you the most joy at BNSF Railway?

It’s easy and the money is good

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Knowing when I come and go to work, having a set schedule. Benefits are good and retirement is great. Decent pay and they pay for all meals travel and hotel stay and in provided a company truck

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

People

BNSF Railway benefits

Retirement

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Benefits,Pay

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

Management Working conditions weren’t the best and took forever to get the proper equipment tools for the job too do it properly and safe

BNSF Railway benefits

Holiday off and overtime

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Avidly employment and challenging endeavors

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

They stuck the soul out of you. Skirt labor laws and throw you away at the first opportunity

BNSF Railway benefits

Being outdoors

What do you like best about BNSF Railway's CEO and the leadership team?

Absolutely nothing. They are horrid

How would you improve BNSF Railway's culture?

Get rid of the nepotism and run the company line you actually cared about your customers

How did you prepare for the BNSF Railway interview?

Showing up and taking the test, and passing without really understanding what the test was.

How does your compensation at BNSF Railway compare to the industry average?

Way low. You make less than minimum wage when in salary in the transportation career field

What's the diversity at BNSF Railway like?

Minimal.

What brings you the most joy at BNSF Railway?

When I left

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

None

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

You never get to see your family and you don’t make enough money to do anything

BNSF Railway benefits

There are no perks are benefits BNSF stands for he better not start a family because it will destroy it 100%

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Great people

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

Old way a thinking. Not about who performs best, promotes due to seniority.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Great pay and benefits

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

No family life. Management doesn't care about employee

BNSF Railway benefits

Excellent pay and medical insurance

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Knowing when I come and go to work, having a set schedule. Benefits are good and retirement is great. Decent pay and they pay for all meals travel and hotel stay and in provided a company truck

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

People

BNSF Railway benefits

Retirement

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Benefits,Pay

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

Management Working conditions weren’t the best and took forever to get the proper equipment tools for the job too do it properly and safe

BNSF Railway benefits

Holiday off and overtime

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at BNSF Railway

Good pay and benefits

Cons of working at BNSF Railway

Can’t find a house and settle down

BNSF Railway benefits

Retirement is very good

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BNSF Railway salaries

9.3
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The national average salary for an BNSF Railway employee in the United States is $66,803 per year or $32 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $103,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $43,000 per year.

BNSF Railway demographics summary

9.7
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BNSF Railway financial performance

9.8
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