CSX

CSX Corporation is a prominent rail-based freight transportation company in North America, established on November 1, 1980, through the merger of Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, CSX operates one of the largest rail networks in the eastern United States, connecting major markets across 23 states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. CSX offers rail transportation for a variety of commodities, including industrial products like chemicals and construction materials, energy resources such as coal and petroleum, consumer goods including automotive parts and electronics, and intermodal services for containerized freight. The company focuses on efficiency through advanced logistics solutions, utilizing precision scheduled railroading to enhance network performance. CSX is committed to safety, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, investing in technologies and infrastructure to support long-term operational resilience.

Transportation/trucking/railroad Jacksonville, United States Founded 1827 ~4,655 employees NASDAQ: CSX

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Employees
4,655
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$3.1M
Revenue ~$14.3B
Stock
CSX
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
3.9%
Tech: 4.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
23
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
79
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

CSX went from 4,703 employees in Oct 2024 to 4,655 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 58 people joined, 43 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,459
Operations854
Engineering748
Finance155
Marketing135
Sales132
HR82
Success53

Executive compensation

Salaries at CSX

All salaries

43 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering51
IT4
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 23 filings.

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CSX FAQ

How many employees does CSX have?

CSX has about 4,655 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does CSX sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. CSX filed 23 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is CSX's revenue per employee?

CSX makes about $3.07M in revenue per employee, based on $14.28B annual revenue and 4,655 employees.

How much does CSX pay?

6figr has 43 salary profiles for CSX in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the CSX salaries page. See CSX salaries

Is CSX a public company?

Yes. CSX is publicly traded under the ticker CSX on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.