Discontinued — last reported Q2 '13
Compensation and benefits
CSX Compensation and benefits decreased by 2.8% to $812.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.1%, from $821.00M to $812.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 6.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
is_compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $596.00M | $631.00M | $703.00M | $692.00M | $684.00M | $759.00M | $726.00M | $723.00M | $741.00M | $752.00M | $814.00M | $805.00M | $766.00M | $806.00M | $788.00M | $821.00M | $791.00M | $815.00M | $835.00M | $812.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.9% | +11.4% | -1.6% | -1.2% | +11.0% | -4.3% | -0.4% | +2.5% | +1.5% | +8.2% | -1.1% | -4.8% | +5.2% | -2.2% | +4.2% | -3.7% | +3.0% | +2.5% | -2.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +14.8% | +20.3% | +3.3% | +4.5% | +8.3% | -0.9% | +12.1% | +11.3% | +3.4% | +7.2% | -3.2% | +2.0% | +3.3% | +1.1% | +6.0% | -1.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Operations | $774.00M | $736.00M | $758.00M | $781.00M | $763.00M |
| Total | $821.00M | $791.00M | $815.00M | $835.00M | $812.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CSX's compensation and benefits?
- CSX (CSX) reported compensation and benefits of $812.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has CSX's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- CSX's compensation and benefits decreased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $821.00M to $812.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for CSX's compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CSX's compensation and benefits has grown at a 6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.55B to $3.26B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.