Does DHL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DHL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DHL. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DHL?

73% of DHL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DHL 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (94) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (77) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (51) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (43) , Customer Service Representative (41) , Forklift Operator (41)

What are the pros of working at DHL according to real employee reviews?

"Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 187 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 160 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 118 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 140 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 69 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 43 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 34 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about DHL layoffs in 2026?

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

DHL reviews

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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,338 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,338 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DHL 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

5.0

May 13, 2026

Nice office and events, but no career progression

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good office nice events HO possible

Cons

no progression small company in austria..

DHL Response

2w

Dear colleague, Thank you for your review. We’re glad to read that you appreciate the office environment, team events, and the flexibility of working from home. At the same time, we take your comment about limited career progression seriously. Opportunities for development and growth are important to us, and we understand that this can feel more challenging in a smaller local organization. Your feedback is valuable and helps us reflect on how we can continue to improve development paths and transparency around career opportunities. Thank you for your openness and for being part of the team. We wish you continued success. Your DHL Team

5.0

May 23, 2025

Great

Procurement associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great conditions, and working hours

Cons

Nothing to add on this matter

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Do you know what is amazing? It is amazing to receive your great review. Reading your review gives us confirmation that we are doing a good job. Receiving constructive feedback from our employees makes it possible to acknowledge the quality DHL delivers, being the Employer of Choice. Your words fill us with pride. What is there to add? Only a big thank you! By working together, sharing, and supporting one another, we will become an even more united community. We hope your time with us will continue to be very productive. We are sure that your contribution will make a difference every day to keep our customers satisfied. Your DHL Team

5.0

Sep 13, 2024

Terrific place

Courier driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work place in company

Cons

Long hours but often flexible

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Wow! Thank you a lot for your excellent 5-star review! We are happy to see that you see DHL Group as a modern and respectful company. Our employees are our most valuable asset and their satisfaction is of the highest priority to us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Your DHL Team

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