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

3.0

Feb 5, 2025

operations intern for DHL in Dallas

Operations intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, Fast-paced, Nice people, and flexible time

Cons

Unstructured, there is no set duty for an intern

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Having a great environment, nice people and flexible working hours are factors that truly contribute to making an employer great to work for! We appreciate your feedback regarding the unstructured, there is no set duty for an intern. Despite this, we hope you will look back on a pleasant time spent with us. We wish you the best in future personal and professional projects and hope you will soon find what you are looking for in your working environment. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

5.0

Feb 5, 2025

Best MNC to start your career

Data management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MNC Environment Work hard play hard Casual outfit OT

Cons

Working hour on shift rotation basis Need to achieve weekly KPI to perform

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We really appreciate the pros you've highlighted about working in a MNC. A multinational environment is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth. We understand that working shift rotations can be challenging, but it also offers flexibility and the chance to experience different aspects of the job. Meeting weekly KPIs is a great motivator that helps us focus on our goals and encourages continuous improvement, contributing to our professional growth. Wishing you all the best for your future professional career and personal life. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

4.0

Feb 5, 2025

Good company

Sachbearbeiterin

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team, bonuses are received, 13/14th salary etc.

Cons

Pays lower than actually needed for the job

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you so much for your kind words: “Good team and bonuses recieved”. It is very satisfying, and we take great pride in these words. We encourage our employees to share their reasoned comments on salary or other topics with their local HR team. With direct, open, and honest communication, we can make sustainable changes. Best wishes to Cologne. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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