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 redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DB Schenker redundancy and their outlook for job security at DB Schenker in 2026.

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Part of Deutsche Bahn

DB Schenker Reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,721 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Culture and 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 2,721 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

27 May 2026

Strong leadership but burdened by corporate red tape

Customer service supervisor/manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great leadership and advancement opportunities.

Cons

Very corporate and a lot of the red tape that goes along with it.

4.0

4 May 2026

Good workplace for learning and operational experience

Quality auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Strong learning environment: Great exposure to supply chain operations, process improvement, and large retail clients (like TJX) Good team collaboration: Many employees highlight supportive colleagues and a positive team culture Work-life balance (varies by role): Some roles offer stable hours and decent balance compared to other logistics companies Global company exposure: Opportunity to work in an international environment with standardized processes Continuous improvement focus: Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and process optimization initiatives provide strong skill development Decent benefits: Health benefits and structured corporate environment are appreciated by employee

Cons

Management inconsistency during transition periods: Experienced some uncertainty and communication gaps due to organizational changes, including the expected transition to DSV and subsequent shift to TJX operations

4.0

28 Apr 2026

Good

Product owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible and employee friendly Learning opportunity

Cons

Management vision keeps on changing

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