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?

"great people to work with and health insurance" ((in 125 reviews)); "good benefits and nothing else." ((in 122 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 116 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 105 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 93 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 210 reviews)); "low salaries and not increase at all" ((in 132 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 39 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)); "The organization is going down hill and they are no longer as reputable anymore because of poor leadership." ((in 35 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

(2,722 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 2,722 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

Feb 8, 2011

only work and little pay

Import agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Open door policy with immediate supervisor Tight-knit groups inside each department Good benefits Training for basic knowledge in customer services and computer programs

Cons

Overlapping tasks inside and outside departments Total disconnect from upper management Low pay Lack of motivation Small oportunity for growth Management opportunities are filled with people from outside promoting from within is rare Boring tasks Long work hours

2.0

Nov 26, 2010

DONT work here

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

excellent benefits; cell phone plan discount

Cons

horrible communication to field; too much benchmarking; focus is shareholders; senior management disconnected from reality of day to day operations

3.0

Oct 5, 2010

Working environment

Senior it manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

friendly colleagues in asia pacific office. good work life balance esp when you need time off to attend to something urgent

Cons

lack of senior management communication on direction the co is heading lack of open apprasial system Rewards and compensation not competitive

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