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?

"some of the benefits are good" ((in 127 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 123 reviews)); "great people to work with and health insurance" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 102 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 98 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 139 reviews)); "Some managers have a difficult personality." ((in 43 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)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((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

(2,723 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 2,723 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 30, 2013

Had a great job until DB Schenker bought BAX Global, then put 27,000 Americans out of work

Customer service agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We HAD great team work station to station until the BIG layoff, now everyone is in it for their own good, best interest, creating a lot of animosities

Cons

Upper mgmt, didn't care about the people actually doing the work, micro managed

2.0

Jul 28, 2013

Used to be a great company to work for. But no longer the case

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global Network, benefits, great place to practice the integrated cargo management and solutions..

Cons

Thick layer of Sr Mgmt, sudden and dramatic changes,, some local branches do not follow company' global initiative, no team environment, 5 years no salary increase to it's employee or bonuses...

2.0

Jun 18, 2013

Working with schenker- not a great experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MNC, Brand Name, top among other industry players

Cons

Low salary, lack of appreciation,Lengthy Procedures, Unclear Policies, Low Trust factor

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