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 126 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 119 reviews)); "Great team and people here" ((in 117 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 98 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 98 reviews))

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

"Poor Management; Not established Policies" ((in 212 reviews)); "salaries in this industry are low" ((in 138 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((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 40 reviews)); "The organization is going down hill and they are no longer as reputable anymore because of poor leadership." ((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

(2,725 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 2,725 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 Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jun 6, 2026

Being brought over by another company is concerning

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good and can’t feedback much

Cons

Being brought over by another company

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Customer-focused culture changed after acquisition

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A customer-driven company is a very good company.

Cons

was sold to Dsv then everything is changed

5.0

Apr 24, 2026

One of the best companies I have work

Logistics coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits and management Good Salary

Cons

Sometimes working overtime was stressful

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