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 121 reviews)); "some of the benefits are good" ((in 116 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 104 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 102 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 203 reviews)); "salaries in this industry are low" ((in 130 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 39 reviews)); "Upper management is completely unreachable, including HR." ((in 38 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 38 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.

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

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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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3K reviews

5.0

Jan 28, 2018

Sales leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Absolutely love this company and it’s culture. In the Americas region, leadership from the executive team is top notch and you not only see the changes but also feel the commitment to “Primus” our commitment to one team. Everyone had a part to play and we are all aligning for another record breaking financial year! Bring on 2018!!!!

Cons

Not a fan of open plan work spaces

5.0

Jan 11, 2018

DB Schenker

Senior product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

A great company to work for with excellent work / life values

Cons

Like all very large organisations processes can be very bureaucratic and cumbersome

2.0

Jan 11, 2018

Drama is welcomed

Ocean coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Flexible hours, safe environment - make new friends Free water and free supplies to use Recycling is available Wear whatever you want

Cons

You get what you pay for. Cheap services for working environment phones don’t work, internet doesn’t work, systems don’t work. Management works by favoritism. No raises... ever! You’re never better than a 3 out of 5 - good work ethics not a requirement here

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