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?

"Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 176 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 160 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 147 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 123 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((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 144 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 65 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 46 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 32 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 18 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

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

Feb 26, 2026

Enjoyed it!

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team to work with

Cons

As always, some difficult people

DHL Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review with us. We are glad to read that you had a good experience working with the team during your internship. We also appreciate your honest note that, as in any workplace, interactions with certain individuals can sometimes be challenging. We remain committed to fostering an open and respectful environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported. Thank you again for your contribution during your time with us. We wish you the best of luck in your future! Kind regards, Your DHL Team

4.0

Feb 13, 2026

3PL

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

5 Days a week, 8 hours a day, no weekends, alot of room for growth.

Cons

Distance, unless you live by Mooresville it can be a hike.

DHL Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for sharing your insightful 4 star review. It's wonderful to know that the consistent schedule with five working days, fixed hours, and no weekends helped you maintain a balanced work life routine. It’s also great to read that you recognized strong opportunities for growth during your time with us. Your feedback regarding the commute to the Mooresville location is appreciated. Travel distance can be a challenge, depending on where someone resides. Thank you for your valuable contributions to the team. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

4.0

Feb 11, 2026

Nice place to work

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and pay as well

Cons

None that I can think of

DHL Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate the positive aspects you mentioned about your experience as a Warehouse Worker, especially the good benefits and pay you highlighted during your time with us. It’s wonderful to know you have no suggestions for improvement. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep doing what we’re doing. Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contribution you made while you were with us. Your DHL Team

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