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 3.5 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 125 reviews)); "good benefits and nothing else." ((in 120 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 118 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 98 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 97 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 211 reviews)); "salaries in this industry are low" ((in 141 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 40 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 39 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 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.

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DB Schenker

Part of Deutsche Bahn

DB Schenker reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,730 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

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 2,730 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

Jun 11, 2024

Mixed of forward thinking and traditional

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the team leaders are dynamic and embrace a forward-thinking culture. Generally, culture is good but may seem a little bit traditional.

Cons

However, many employees are overworked and struggling to finish their own task.

4.0

Jun 11, 2024

Too often changes at Senior Mgt. level

Shared services director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-Life Balance, Nice Coworkers, Decent Compensation

Cons

Very insecure environment at Senior Management level.

2.0

Jun 10, 2024

Quit yourself strategy

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to start and learn as the company loves hiring new and low salary expected people.

Cons

New management, company selling out, lots of internal pressure for KPAs and work compared to the salary, company KPI measuring methodology very impracticable, manager's very bossy and picky.

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Jobs at DB Schenker

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