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 (76) , 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 181 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 161 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 145 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 127 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 123 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 143 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 46 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 36 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

(3,349 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

62% 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 3,349 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

Apr 16, 2025

review

Inbound sorter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

employee referral bonus peak season pay bonus yearly raise based on performance

Cons

unexpected overtime high turnover rate

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your 4-star review! We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that you view us as a great company. We are glad you appreciated the bonus plan and the financial rewards during your time with us. We take great pride in providing our employees with a supportive and enjoyable workplace culture. We acknowledge that unexpected overtime can be requested, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, as well as for the high turnover rate. It's important to us that all employees feel valued and appreciated, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Thank you for your contributions and dedication during your time with us. Best wishes to Stow, Your DHL Team

5.0

Apr 15, 2025

Part time Courier

Courier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay Good benefits union

Cons

Union so not many hours until you have 2 years in the company

DHL Response

1y

Hello, 5 Stars! We are truly proud to receive this rating from you as a former part-time courier. We appreciate you as a courier and recognize that our couriers are key to our success. Their efforts bring joy to many by delivering packages to our customers. Additionally, thank you for your positive feedback regarding the competitive pay and benefits we strive to offer. Wishing you all the best in your future professional endeavors and personal projects! Warm regards, Your DHL Team.

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Great Job and Okay pay for the position.

Human resources administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are amazing to work with and I love the benefits package.

Cons

The money. It's okay for the industry but still not enough.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for this perfect rating! We are thrilled to have employees like you who feel comfortable and satisfied in their roles. We especially appreciate your feedback regarding the amazing people you work with and the lovely benefits package. A positive atmosphere at work fosters collaboration, which is essential to our success. We regret to hear that although the compensation is satisfactory, it may not always meet your needs. We genuinely appreciate the dedication you bring to your work. Thank you for your ongoing efforts and be loyal to us. Warm regards to Kansas City, Your DHL Team.

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