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 decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DHL?

72% 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, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (95) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (52) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (44) , 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 177 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 171 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 153 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 129 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 127 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 136 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 70 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 47 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 30 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 20 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

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,346 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

82% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

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 3,346 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 26, 2026

Flexible hours but staffing issues present

Order management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility of timings, good peers

Cons

Understaffed due to budget constraints

DHL Response

1mo

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you valued the flexible working hours and the support from your colleagues. At the same time, we take your comment regarding staffing levels seriously. Ensuring adequate resources is essential, and we continuously work to align staffing with operational needs. We wish you all the best for your future. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

May 25, 2026

Work

Senior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good package and environment friendly

Cons

Nothing much. All good and happy to work

DHL Response

1mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for rating us so well! We are delighted to read that you appreciate the overall offerings and our commitment to the environment. It’s wonderful to know that you have no concerns and are pleased to work with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and encouragement, and we will continue working to maintain this experience. Best regards to Kuala Lumpur. Your DHL Team

5.0

May 23, 2026

Great place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team member are all professional, good working environment

Cons

Need to climb corporate ladder

DHL Response

1mo

Hello, Many thanks for this 5-star rating! It’s great to read that you enjoyed working with a professional team in a positive environment. We’re also glad to know that you would recommend DHL and felt confident about the business outlook. We also appreciate your feedback on career progression. Growth opportunities are important to us, and we aim to offer our employees individual opportunities for development within the company. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best regards, Your DHL Team

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