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 benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 179 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 163 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 148 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 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 139 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 45 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 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

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,348 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

63% 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 3,348 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

May 25, 2025

benefits

Ops manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

welfare is good and above average

Cons

time and pressure is very high

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with our company. We appreciate your positive comments regarding us being a good employer and providing attractive benefits. We understand your concerns about the time and pressure. Your feedback has been carefully noted, and we'll take it into account as we work towards enhancing our overall organization and problem-solving approaches. We value your input and appreciate your contribution during your time with us. Thank you for being a part of our team, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

5.0

May 25, 2025

DHL one of the best delivery company .

Delivery driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with dedicated intentions / expectations .

Cons

Best costumer dedicated delivery services .

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thanks a lot for your compliments. Nothing is more encouraging to us than to know that on all levels of the company, there are satisfied employees who are aware of how much you make the difference at fulfilling our promise of connecting people, improving lives. We hope we can continue to give you the appreciation you deserve. All the best to Dallas. Your DHL Team

3.0

May 23, 2025

My oppinion.

Postbote

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of work to do.

Cons

Minimum overtime pay and 13th salary only after a year of work in the company.

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your thoughts in your review. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience at DHL did not fully meet your expectations. We understand that workload and compensation are important aspects of your employment experience. Please know that we strictly comply with labor laws and regulations to ensure that all employees are treated fairly. Our commitment to providing equitable treatment is a core value of our organization. We recommend all our employees to discuss payment and shift topics directly with their HR colleagues so that misunderstandings can be avoided. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

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