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?

"Good benefits for the employees" ((in 124 reviews)); "great people to work with and health insurance" ((in 119 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 113 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 103 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 100 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 217 reviews)); "low salary and no progression" ((in 143 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 40 reviews)); "Managers do not have much authority." ((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 36 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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,732 reviews)

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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

4.0

Mar 3, 2020

Manage movement and transportation of parts and tools for engineers.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Close knit group of people, management was friendly, and decent hourly wages.

Cons

Work hours were 12 hour shifts, 24/7 year round, holidays

5.0

Feb 26, 2020

Great workplace

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly workplace, Cooperative team members, management is very helpful

Cons

Some of the systems are still in old technology.

4.0

Feb 25, 2020

Good

Packer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay with a good food place nearby

Cons

Hard to access location

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