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 3.6 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 to work with and health insurance" ((in 126 reviews)); "good benefits and nothing else." ((in 120 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 106 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 102 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 96 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 218 reviews)); "low salaries and pay raises" ((in 136 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 42 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((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 39 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

(2,728 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

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 2,728 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

3.0

Jul 17, 2017

Great people high turn over always trying to make changes for the better of the company and employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay LMS bonus 12 hr days work 3 days on week and 4 days the next vacation starts to accumulate when you start 3 hrs per paycheck paid bi weekly OT opportunities

Cons

Like anywhere you will not always like management decisions. The vending machines like to take your money. The soap in the bathrooms is not the greatest.

4.0

Jul 10, 2017

Great Global Logistics Company

Commercial director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Huge global network, Multinational exposure Structured chain of command

Cons

Bureaucratic channel for big deals Expansive product line management

3.0

Jul 7, 2017

a very demanding job responsibility.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great winning culture. Supporting co workers to realise new business opportunities. Good select few of experienced managers.

Cons

Severely understaffed. Top down management, leading to staff being overloaded and unhappy High level of micromanagement, no space for staff to develop their own sense of responsibility

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