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

Jan 28, 2025

Good place

Financial query handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They were accommodating and allowed flexible working hours. Great people on the team to work with. I felt they tried to encourage and motivate us to move up in the business.

Cons

Direct manager reporting to I felt wasn’t very nice

DHL Response

1y

Dear Colleague, It’s great to see your input! Thank you so much for your positive comments. We're happy to read that you enjoy your work and consider the company a great place to be. Advancement opportunities and growth are a natural result of our expanding business and development-focused mindset. We’re glad to see you’ve embraced this! We value strong relationships between employees and their direct reports, and we are committed to continuous improvement. We encourage all employees to share thoughtful feedback with their managers, as direct, open, and honest communication is key to making meaningful, lasting changes. Thank you for your ongoing efforts and dedication. Your DHL Team

3.0

Jan 27, 2025

Warehouse

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some nice friendly colleagues to work with

Cons

Very hard work psycally and mentally

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are glad to read you enjoyed working with friendly colleagues during your time with us in Pocklington. It is always great to have a supportive team. We appreciate your honesty regarding the challenges of the work as well. Providing our employees with a good work-life balance is a priority. Unfortunately, this was not your experience during your time with us. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! Your DHL Team

4.0

Jan 23, 2025

Great company

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment, good people, amazing offices.

Cons

The salaries are a bit below the average.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Your 4-star rating and the title " Great Company " make this review very inviting to read for us. Thank you for emphasizing the strong points you experience as an analyst in our company; Good environment, good people, and amazing offices. While you may not be paid what you believe you are worth right now, you have the opportunity to change this in the future. In these cases, we promote open communication with your management. We wish you all the best and please continue in this great mood! Warm regards to Coventry. Your DHL Team

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