How many employees work at Canadian National Railway?
Canadian National Railway Co. has 10,625 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -4.1%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Canadian National Railway
CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration. We offer integrated shipping solutions, including rail, intermodal, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution. We are an engaged corporate citizen, committed to the safety of our employees, customers and the public. CN is invested in building shareholder value and stronger communities, focused on environmental stewardship and developing an exceptional environment in the workplace. CN has the expertise, the network reach and the capacity to move your goods to a global marketplace in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. Welcome to CN, North America's Railroad.
As of December 2025
Canadian National Railway
workforce metrics
Headcount
10.6k
Avg. Salary
$85k
Tenure
8.0yr
Growth Rate
-4.1%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Canadian National Railway annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Canadian National Railway total number of employees in 2025 was 10,630, a 4.1% decline from 2024.
- Canadian National Railway total number of employees in 2024 was 11,078, a 1.3% increase from 2023.
- Canadian National Railway total number of employees in 2023 was 10,939, a 2.7% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Canadian National Railway annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Canadian National Railway active job postings in 2025 was 835, a 35.0% increase from 2024.
- Canadian National Railway active job postings in 2024 was 586, a 32.0% decline from 2023.
- Canadian National Railway active job postings in 2023 was 809, a 55.5% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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