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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DB Schenker?

69% 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 3.4 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 134 reviews)); "good benefits and nothing else." ((in 127 reviews)); "Good hours and pay and people." ((in 104 reviews)); "Good work life balance and chill environment" ((in 103 reviews)); "The Colleagues are great and helpful" ((in 102 reviews))

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

"salaries in this industry are low" ((in 134 reviews)); "Many lazy employees some managers no good." ((in 44 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)); "long hours and difficult to staff" ((in 35 reviews)); "Upper management is completely unreachable, including HR." ((in 34 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.

What are the top reviewed DB Schenker locations?

Edwardsville , Carlisle , Miami , Houston , Shippensburg , Chesapeake , Atlanta , Chicago , Los Angeles , Franklin Park , New York , Dallas , Hillsboro , Inwood , Newark , Schaumburg , Chandler , Wilmer , Columbus , Wichita , New Albany , Moreno Valley , Des Plaines , Phoenix , Florence , Fort Worth , Lakewood , Saint Louis , Greensboro , Van Buren

DB Schenker reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,733 total reviews)

Jochen Thewes

74% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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DB Schenker has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,733 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 & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jul 13, 2025

Good

Customs broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work is available if wanted

Cons

No stocks or shares available

5.0

Jul 10, 2025

A Great Place to Grow as a Senior Engineer – Supportive Culture and Collaborative Teams

Senor software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Company Culture: The organizational culture at DB Schenker is inclusive, respectful, and highly supportive. People genuinely care about each other, and there’s a strong sense of teamwork. Work-Life Balance: The company respects personal time and offers flexible working arrangements, which greatly supports work-life balance. Learning and Growth Opportunities: Exposure to modern technologies, microservices architecture, and cross-functional projects enabled continuous professional growth.

Cons

Complex Stakeholder Environment: Working with global teams occasionally led to communication delays or decision-making bottlenecks. Legacy Systems in Some Areas: While modernization was in progress, certain older systems required extra effort to integrate or refactor.

5.0

Jul 10, 2025

Great company to work for

Customer service specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent management Good work ethic, great team Amazing benefits

Cons

Nothing to comment on. Thanks

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