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 3.5 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?

"Good benefits for the employees" ((in 127 reviews)); "great people to work with and health insurance" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 112 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 100 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 96 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 212 reviews)); "low salary and no progression" ((in 140 reviews)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 38 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)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((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

(2,727 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

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 2,727 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

1.0

Mar 8, 2023

Toxic work culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They give monetary reward very frequently

Cons

Bad management No support from superior Top down management Politics

1.0

Mar 8, 2023

Bad Experience

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1.Home office 2.Good work colleagues

Cons

1.Below average salaries almost exploitative. 2.Micromanaging supervisor. 3.Lack of support. 4.Lack of clear career progression.

1.0

Feb 1, 2023

Circling the Drain

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stong historical reputation for quality service and integrity.

Cons

The new management team is currently gutting the company as they prepare to sell it off from its parent Deutsche Bahn. Pumping up the P&L ratios by cutting staff far below sustainable levels. Moral is horrible.

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