Business Segments · Compensation and benefits
Reportable Segment — Compensation and benefits
Norfolk Southern Reportable Segment — Compensation and benefits increased by 0.3% to $740.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.1%, from $739.00M to $740.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toCompensation and benefits
How to read this metric
Rising costs may signal wage inflation or increased headcount, while declining costs could indicate automation or workforce reduction.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the total labor-related costs, including wages, salaries, health benefits, and pension contribution...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as a primary operating expense line item across the rail industry.
Metric ID:
nsc_segment_reportable_segment_compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $704.75M | $704.75M | $704.75M | $704.75M | $690.00M | $739.00M | $738.00M | $740.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -2.1% | +7.1% | -0.1% | +0.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -2.1% | — | +7.0% | +0.1% |
Range$690.00M – $740.00M
CAGR+2.8%
Avg YoY Growth+1.7%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — compensation and benefits?
- Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported reportable segment — compensation and benefits of $740.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Norfolk Southern's reportable segment — compensation and benefits increased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $739.00M to $740.00M.
- What does reportable segment — compensation and benefits mean?
- Total payroll and employee benefit costs for a specific business segment.