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 benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 176 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 171 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 141 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 121 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 120 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 67 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 34 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

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

4.0

Feb 6, 2026

Quite complex for the job scope

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

experience , network , people, skill , knowledge

Cons

time consumer over time , hard work , pressure ,

DHL Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to rate us as an employer on Glassdoor. We are pleased to read that your experience with us over the years has allowed you to build your network, develop your skills, and gain valuable knowledge. At the same time, we regret that the workload, long hours, and pressure were challenging for you. Stress is undoubtedly one of the biggest issues faced by the modern workforce, and we encourage open conversations with supervisors or managers when these matters become burdensome. Improvements can only be made when concerns are addressed. Thank you for the commitment you demonstrated during your time with us. Your contributions are sincerely appreciated. Best wishes for your future, Your DHL Team

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

Great company

Procurement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience working at DHL Group

Cons

Big but small, we feel stuck at some point

DHL Response

3mo

Dear colleague, We read your comment with great pleasure. Thank you for sharing your experience as a Procurement Manager in Jakarta and for being with us for more than 5 years! We are pleased to read that you enjoy your time with us and consider DHL a great company to work for. Creating a positive and supportive working environment is very important to us, and feedback like yours encourages us to continue doing our best. With your support, we will continue the good work. Thank you for being part of the big yellow family. All the best, Your DHL Team

4.0

Feb 5, 2026

Redundancy

Warehouse operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for, this site atleast

Cons

47 people getting made redundant

DHL Response

3mo

Hello, Thank you for being a part of our Big Yellow Family for more than 10 years and for all of your efforts! We are pleased that you perceive us as a good company to work for. We’re truly sorry about the redundancy situation. We understand that redundancy is a challenging situation and its impact on individuals and teams. Decisions of this nature are never taken lightly and are made only after a thorough review of operational needs. We wish you every success in your next chapter. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

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