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 123 reviews)); "good benefits and nothing else." ((in 117 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 116 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 101 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 100 reviews))

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

"salaries in this industry are low" ((in 133 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 41 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 41 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)); "The organization is going down hill and they are no longer as reputable anymore because of poor leadership." ((in 33 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

(2,729 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 2,729 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

2.0

Apr 26, 2014

worst experience of my 30 plus yrs in logistics

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Recommend

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Pros

If you can find a good reason to work for Schenker, please let me know. Their culture and philosophy are just smoking mirrors

Cons

My personal experience was they took advantage of my generosity and loyalty then discarded their promise of advancement and opportunity.

4.0

Feb 10, 2014

Entry Level Business Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Surrounded by team members that are all striving for the same goals

Cons

Lack of of consistent Direction

1.0

Jan 22, 2014

I thought it would be great, but this company really doesn't care about their employees.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees I work with are great people. Everyone works together pretty well.

Cons

Management only cares about money. No opportunities to move up or around. No employee appreciation at all.

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worst experience of my 30 plus yrs in logistics

Entry Level Business Analyst

I thought it would be great, but this company really doesn't care about their employees.

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