Does DB Schenker pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DB Schenker employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DB Schenker. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DB Schenker?

69% of DB Schenker employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DB Schenker 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DB Schenker?

Forklift Operator (60) , Manager (53) , Project Manager (52) , Logistics Coordinator (49) , Warehouse Associate (34) , Intern (31) , Warehouse Worker (29) , Supervisor (27) , Operations Supervisor (25) , Analyst (24) , Associate (24) , Customer Service (24) , Operations Manager (24) , Business Analyst (23) , Accountant (19)

What are the pros of working at DB Schenker according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and place to work" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 118 reviews)); "Good benefits for the employees" ((in 118 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 105 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 91 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DB Schenker according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 211 reviews)); "low salaries and not increase at all" ((in 136 reviews)); "Managers do not have much authority." ((in 40 reviews)); "The organization is going down hill and they are no longer as reputable anymore because of poor leadership." ((in 38 reviews)); "No training on computer systems until you are there for over 4 months (by which time you already know it using trial and error)." ((in 36 reviews))

What are employees saying about DB Schenker layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DB Schenker layoffs and their outlook for job security at DB Schenker in 2026.

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DB Schenker

Part of Deutsche Bahn

DB Schenker reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,728 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

DB Schenker has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,728 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DB Schenker employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transport & Logistik industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Nov 29, 2021

The company was great to work for them.

Area manager global key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

▪︎Vacation approved by Seniority. ▪︎Many team players within the company. ▪︎Hybrid/Remote position.

Cons

▪︎Had to have numerous negative confrontations regarding work/life balance, and this should never happen in any company.

2.0

Nov 25, 2021

Bad management

Ocean freight forwarder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Young team, good colleagues Good equipment Private health insurance Meal tickets They pay if you work on national holidays and give compensation days

Cons

Lower salaries compared to other companies in this field of business Bad upper management Only cost saving oriented Low value on employees leading to lots of resignations and hard times for the remaining people Instability in the teams No overtime pay although eployees are indirectly pushed to do overtime Impossible to achieve bonuses Wrongly estimated work volume (in reality is much work to be done then in their estimates) Unachivable kpi s

4.0

Nov 3, 2021

Great Experience

Logistics coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co workers, supervisors are very understanding

Cons

Movement in company is a bit spotty.

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