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 3% 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 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 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 team and people here" ((in 130 reviews)); "some of the benefits are good" ((in 123 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 117 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 99 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 95 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 209 reviews)); "low salary and no progression" ((in 145 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 41 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((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 38 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

(2,726 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

DB Schenker has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,726 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

5.0

Jul 10, 2016

inventory Specialist

Inventory specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company that treats employees very well

Cons

lost contract with Kraft/Heinz wish they would get it back

2.0

Jul 5, 2016

Coordinator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supervisors were helpful in the workplace when it came to certain situations, such as low supply or shortness of staff.

Cons

Management never on the same page across three shifts, constantly lied to employees about promotions, disrespectful of supervisors and other employees, HR department was not helpful, nor available for the most part, always worked extreme hours (sometimes 12 hours a day, 7 days a week) no home/work balance

3.0

Jul 4, 2016

Good company

Receiver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The hours are fexible and the pay is ok

Cons

The job is a bit tedius and fast paced ack of space to put away goods very frustrating

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