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 3.6 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

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

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

Dec 17, 2025

Good starter job

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly Nice office Nice staff

Cons

Pay is poor No bonus Micro managed

DHL Response

5mo

Hello, Thank you for your review. It’s great to read that you appreciated the friendly staff and nice work environment. We understand your concerns regarding compensation and bonuses. At DHL, we strive to offer a comprehensive package that includes competitive pay and a range of benefits. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on professional development, offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear career advancement paths. We believe these initiatives contribute significantly to long-term growth and job satisfaction. We are sorry to learn that you felt micromanaged during your time with us. While we aim to provide support and guidance, we also recognize the importance of autonomy and independence in the workplace. There is always room for improvement, and your feedback is invaluable. We will share your comments with the relevant teams to help us continue improving. We wish you all the best in your professional and personal future. Your DHL Team

3.0

Dec 17, 2025

Mostly okay

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Okay company culture and great coworkers.

Cons

A lot of changes in the recent years, which was demotivating.

DHL Response

5mo

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your review of our company. We are glad that you found our company to be an okay place to work and appreciated the company culture and your coworkers. Creating an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential is very important to us. We understand that frequent changes can be challenging, and we take your feedback seriously. Stability is something we continuously strive to improve. We wish you the best of luck in your future and appreciate your contributions to our company. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

4.0

Dec 15, 2025

All good

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good vibe, clear direction from Leaders

Cons

Slow career growing progress, but nth to complaint about

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