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 (77) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (52) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Internship (45) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Customer Service Representative (41) , Forklift Operator (41)

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

"Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 186 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 164 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 147 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 128 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 65 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 48 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 33 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

(3,352 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 3,352 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

5.0

Feb 24, 2025

Good

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

so far not bad good pay

Cons

toxic people depends on department

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your positive feedback! We are very pleased that you felt 'good' with us as an employee and that you gave us an excellent rating! We are happy to hear that you were satisfied with the benefits (pay) we offered. In our view, this is a great incentive for employee motivation. We are sorry to read that you feel that some colleagues/managers do not meet your expectations. We expect our team leaders and managers to be role models for employees across the organization. A great leader will make a team productive, motivated, and happy. We would like to thank you for your commitment so far and wish you continued enjoyment and success! Best wishes, Your DHL Team

4.0

Feb 22, 2025

Good place to Work

Operations associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexibility for part time work - can work different 2 different shifts one morning one night - Close to airport - lots of good coworkers

Cons

- heavily reliant on seniority

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for being a part of our Big Yellow Family for over 6 years and for all of your efforts! DHL is a people-oriented company, both in terms of customers and employees. We take great pride in this, especially given how many lives we touch daily. Please keep in mind that we encourage you to raise your comments directly to your senior management on-site, along with any other improvement suggestions or advice-we believe they will be delighted to hear you out and see what can be done. We wish you all the best. Your DHL Team

3.0

Feb 15, 2025

Good company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy team with good benefits

Cons

long working hours in dhl

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for this review and for taking the time to evaluate us. We are pleased to learn that your team was easy to deal with and, that you were pleased with the benefits we provided. We understand that work schedules, with long hours, can be demanding. As an employer of choice, we are always looking for ways to optimize work schedules and recognize the importance of work-life balance to ensure that our employees have enough rest and recuperation time to maintain their well-being. Thank you for your commitment and loyalty during your time with us as a Software Engineer in Kyoto. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

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