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?

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, 3.8 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) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (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?

"good benefits when you working over 5 years and more" ((in 181 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 168 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 154 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 130 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 141 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 66 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 45 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 17 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

(3,348 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,348 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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3K reviews

5.0

Sep 11, 2025

Nice

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

everything is good, no problems

Cons

there is really nothing in terms of cons

DHL Response

9mo

Dear colleague, 5-STARS Wow. Thank you for the compliment! We were very impressed by your fantastic review. You have given us top ratings in all areas, which of course makes us very happy because as a top employer we attach great importance to all these aspects and hope that we can offer our employees all of this. Thank you for your effort and for being part of our big DHL family. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

5.0

Sep 1, 2025

Good company

Head of department

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, great engagement. Focus on employee

Cons

Focus on growth at other country

DHL Response

10mo

Hello, Wow, more than 10 years of working at our company is certainly a valuable experience that puts you in a privileged position to give feedback to others, considering joining DHL. First and foremost, we would like to thank you for all your contributions during this time. It’s wonderful to read that you valued the people, the engagement, and our focus on employees. That kind of feedback truly means a lot. We also appreciate your note about our growth focus in other countries. Your feedback is important to us, and we assure you that your concerns will be shared with the appropriate teams. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

4.0

Sep 1, 2025

Trainee Program

Management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good structured program. Best for freshers in the industry

Cons

Contract is Limited to 18 months

DHL Response

10mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for your 4-star rating and for providing us with your feedback. We are glad to read that you found the trainee program well-structured and a great fit for those starting out in the industry — that’s exactly what we aim for. We understand that the 18-month contract can feel a bit limiting, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are very interested in keeping employees and offering them prospects in our company. Wishing you continued success on your journey, and thanks again for being part of the team! Best regards, Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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