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?

"Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 174 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 167 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 143 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 123 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 137 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 71 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 43 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 35 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

4.0

Dec 1, 2025

Good side job

Part time package handler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick and small side income

Cons

Night shift, extremely exhausting as continuous job

DHL Response

5mo

Dear colleague, It is great to read your input. Thank you very much for your high ratings. It brings us great pride to read that you would recommend us. We understand that our work schedule, with long night shifts on a rotating basis, can be demanding. 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 dedication and loyalty during your time with us. All the best for your future projects. Happy Holidays🎄 Your DHL Team

4.0

Nov 30, 2025

Good environment

Data management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice manager, environment and workload

Cons

sometimes the working shift will be messed

DHL Response

6mo

Dear colleague, Your 4-star rating is a push of motivation today! That is a clear sign that we are on the right track to be the best place to work for you, but there are some areas where we can still improve! We take pride in creating a good working environment, and we are glad you have a great manager and a manageable workload. We understand that irregular working shifts can be challenging, and we truly appreciate your commitment even under those circumstances. If you have any additional suggestions or experiences to share, please feel free to reach out to your manager or HR department. We value your input. Thank you for being a valuable member of our team. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 28, 2025

Good environment to learn

Data analyst intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Welcoming and supportive environment and colleagues

Cons

there were no cons to me

DHL Response

6mo

Hello, We are very thankful for your 5-star rating! We are thrilled that you had a good experience at DHL and appreciated the pleasant working environment. We value teamwork and encourage our employees to support one another. We wish you all the best and thank you for your excellent work! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

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