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?

"Good benefits for the employees" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great team and people here" ((in 123 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 111 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 104 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 98 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 206 reviews)); "low salaries and not increase at all" ((in 142 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 44 reviews)); "Managers always on top of employees but they fail to lead by example" ((in 39 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 35 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

May 10, 2021

Love my job

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic company to work for.

Cons

None. Great hours, great pay

1.0

Apr 28, 2021

Only come here if you are desperate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and working with people who have no idea

Cons

No Staff New CEO isnt in touch with his operations SLT Team filter what moves up to CEO CEO IS NOT a people person No teamwork No staff to help with teamwork

3.0

Apr 26, 2021

Unfair salary rates

Solution manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to learn more logistics and adquire knowledge

Cons

Very complex job with the Weight of millions of euros per project and with very poor salary. Lots of skilled people working under poor salary that is not compatíble with the position and tasks.

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