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 team and people here" ((in 132 reviews)); "good benefits and nothing else." ((in 116 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 108 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 102 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 94 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 214 reviews)); "low salaries and pay raises" ((in 145 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 40 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 37 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 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

4.0

Aug 5, 2024

Great place to work

Import coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pace but great management team

Cons

Work hours are long but fruitful

1.0

Aug 5, 2024

Discrimination

Data center associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only good thing is the pay but its not worth having no work life balance.

Cons

If you have a medical condition or a disability good luck getting any work accommodations. They drop over time on you without any advanced notice. The people are toxic. Tons of favoritism from upper management.

5.0

Aug 3, 2024

Good enployer of choice

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture and international environment

Cons

The sale is leaving its mark. Many people leaving and the mood is not the same anylonger. The world of opportunities is slowly closing down.

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