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?

68% 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 133 reviews)); "some of the benefits are good" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 113 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 102 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 97 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 209 reviews)); "salaries in this industry are low" ((in 138 reviews)); "Some managers have a difficult personality." ((in 40 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 37 reviews)); "The organization is going down hill and they are no longer as reputable anymore because of poor leadership." ((in 37 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

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,732 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 2,732 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jun 4, 2020

Project Logistics Business Development

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global; National, multi-modals, Calgary's management was good; nice team work in Calgary, but the company downsized and let 80% go.

Cons

Bad management; extremely bureaucratic; lack of communication from superiors, unfair with employees; low salaries

1.0

Jun 4, 2020

Steer Clear

Ocean import

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

Horrible management, horrible structure, just horrible

3.0

Jun 2, 2020

DB Schenker GBS is still a young company with a lot to improve in the leadership team.

Transition manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Physical Work Environment, Benefits, Work-Life Balance, Employee Engagement

Cons

Transparency, Office Politics, nothing else to add

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