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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DHL?

73% 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, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (94) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (77) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (51) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (43) , 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 184 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 168 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 146 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 131 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 125 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 146 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 69 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 45 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 29 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

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,338 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

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 3,338 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

3.0

Jan 9, 2026

Good

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Excellent Positive Great Welcoming

Cons

Needs a little bit of improvement which isn't that bad for now

DHL Response

4mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased that you perceive us positively on so many points. There are always topics on which we can improve. Therefore, we would be very happy to get to know your ideas and suggestions. Please contact your manager or local HR department in a confidential conversation. Your feedback helps us to continuously improve. Thank you again for your hard work in Luton. We wish you continued good experiences and success! Warm greetings, Your DHL Team

3.0

Jan 8, 2026

Good dispatchers

Regional cdl driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment with easy routes

Cons

Touch freight deliveries, small lots

DHL Response

4mo

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the work environment and found the routes easy to navigate. Our dispatch teams take pride in planning predictable runs so that drivers can focus on the road without unexpected surprises. We understand your concerns regarding touch-freight deliveries and the tightness of lot spaces. There is always room for improvement, and we will forward your feedback to the appropriate individuals. Your insights help us improve every day. We appreciate your time with us and wish you the best on your next road ahead. All the best, Your DHL Team

3.0

Jan 8, 2026

Typical corporate

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, not a lot of pressure

Cons

Terrible communication and support. A lot of male managers

DHL Response

4mo

Hello, Thanks for sharing your experience! We are glad to read that you enjoyed working with great people and appreciated the lower-pressure environment. We are sorry about your concerns regarding communication and support. These are areas we are actively working on because we know how important they are for a positive work experience. Your feedback helps us improve. Thank you for taking the time to share it! Best wishes, Your DHL Team

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