Norfolk Southern Referral Bonus Program Overview

Norfolk Southern offers a referral bonus program as part of its talent acquisition strategy. This program encourages current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions, particularly focusing on tech and product roles, among others. Below you'll find detailed information about the referral bonus structure, estimates, and general guidelines.

Tech/Product Roles Referral Bonus

For tech and product roles, Norfolk Southern recognizes the competitive nature of the industry and offers a substantial referral bonus to incentivize employees. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect:

• Eligible Positions: Software Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists, UX/UI Designers, and other tech-related roles.
• Bonus Amount: The referral bonus for tech/product roles typically ranges from $2,000 to $5,000.
• Payout Structure: The bonus is often distributed in two installments:
  • 50% after the referred candidate completes 3 months of employment.
  • Remaining 50% after the candidate completes 12 months of employment.

Other Roles Referral Bonus

For non-tech roles, Norfolk Southern also offers referral bonuses, though these may differ slightly in value:

• Eligible Positions: Operational roles, administrative positions, and other non-tech jobs.
• Bonus Amount: The referral bonus for these roles usually ranges from $1,000 to $3,000.
• Payout Structure: Similar to tech roles, payouts are made in two parts:
  • 50% after the referred candidate completes 3 months of employment.
  • Remaining 50% after 12 months of employment.

General Guidelines

• Eligibility: All full-time Norfolk Southern employees are eligible to participate in the referral program, barring those directly involved in the recruitment process.
• Qualified Referrals: The referred candidate must not have applied to Norfolk Southern in the last 12 months.
• Referral Submission: Employees must submit referrals through the official