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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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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3K reviews

4.0

Apr 10, 2014

new review

Whse lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

company offers solid benefits package. Mgmt wiling to listen to any and all ideas

Cons

leads make responsibility for production but not given authority to disipline or make changes

2.0

Apr 9, 2014

It pays the bills . . . barely

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

rarely think of work at home.

Cons

no personal growth. seems like they thrive on people who just do the minimum

4.0

Apr 5, 2014

P&G plant

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training is continuous, which is great. They always push to cross train. Simple, common sence work.

Cons

Sometimes you're under the gun with P&G, but it's not bad.

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