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?

"some of the benefits are good" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great team and people here" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 115 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 100 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 100 reviews))

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

"low salary and no progression" ((in 138 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 42 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)); "There is no communication between departments and when things go wrong they look at the last person that touched it." ((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.

DB Schenker reviews

3.7

69% 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

4.0

Mar 7, 2019

Fair company for beginners

Accounts payable clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fairly easy job good starting point

Cons

quite high work volume relatively low salary

4.0

Mar 6, 2019

Review of DB Schenker

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work plan is well organized

Cons

Sometimes you are expected to work over time

1.0

Mar 1, 2019

They lied, you are worked 9 hours a day and 8 hours EVERY Saturday, except the last Saturday before I was pointed out.

Electronics technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of my co-workers were fun to work with. others were a challenge. My coworkers were very encouraging, I miss seeing them.

Cons

Your life is not your own unless you live within a couple miles. Trying to manage a home, family and a new relationship was impossible. Your life is D B Schenker. One day off does not cut it.

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Fair company for beginners

Review of DB Schenker

They lied, you are worked 9 hours a day and 8 hours EVERY Saturday, except the last Saturday before I was pointed out.

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