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

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Apr 3, 2025

Could be better

Call handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive coworkers, relaxed work environment

Cons

Management needed improvement, lack of actual training

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and will use this as an opportunity to improve. That being said, we are glad to hear that you had supportive coworkers and a relaxed work environment. We are committed to supporting our employees' growth and development, and we strive to provide a positive and inclusive work environment for all. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your DHL Team.

5.0

Apr 3, 2025

Great place to work

Service provider

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All good people. Very helpful to new starters

Cons

None realy. Everyone just gets it done

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you so much for your kind words: “Great place to work”. It is very satisfying, and we take great pride in these words. It makes us so proud to have employees like you, who are a success story framed by our strategic goal of being an Employer of Choice. Your engagement and motivation are examples of the power that keeps us moving and that makes us, to this day, the global leader in logistics. Keep up the great work and you will be recognized accordingly; this is our hope. We wish you all the best! Your DHL Team

4.0

Apr 2, 2025

Rating

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible willing to switch shifts overtime(paid)

Cons

Nothing bad at all .

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your excellent review! We aim to be a Great Place to Work and to be an Employer of Choice and it seems we reached this goal during your time with us. Thanks for highlighting this. In times like the current ones, these are positive statements for future colleagues that are searching perhaps for a new job. We offer a flexible work schedule to help employees better balance their personal and professional lives. Having flexible hours helps improve productivity and has the potential to increase an employee's job satisfaction. Thank you for your efforts and dedication during your time with us. Best wishes to Findlay! Your DHL Team.

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