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 (78) , 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 180 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 169 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 147 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 135 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 121 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 140 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 67 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 46 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 30 reviews)); "No trainings provided by the company in this SSC" ((in 22 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

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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

Oct 9, 2025

Work life balance

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, best salary package in the industry

Cons

Lack of direction, not prepared.

DHL Response

7mo

Hello, Thank you for your review. We are glad you valued the work-life balance and competitive salary package during your time with us. Thanks for mentioning this. We also appreciate your feedback about direction and preparedness. That’s important to us, and we are continuously working on improving clarity and support for our teams to ensure everyone feels aligned and equipped for success. Thanks again for your contribution. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

4.0

Oct 9, 2025

Not bad but no the best pay

Hr advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good progression with the org

Cons

Not the best paying org

DHL Response

7mo

Dear colleague, Many thanks for your 4-star review! We are happy to receive your feedback. We are committed to offering growth and development opportunities to our employees, and we are pleased to read that you’ve received this positively. Regarding compensation, our salary structure is based on market and industry standards. In addition, we continuously explore ways to enhance our offerings through locally defined benefits and merit-based rewards. If you feel your compensation does not reflect your role or responsibilities, we encourage you to reach out to your local HR team to discuss your concerns and explore available options. Thank you for your ongoing efforts and dedication to us. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

5.0

Oct 9, 2025

Great place to work

Construction logistics assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule, pay, opportunity to learn, great management

Cons

None during my time there.

DHL Response

7mo

Dear colleague, Your 5-star rating is like an early holiday surprise. We are excited to receive it. Thank you for emphasizing the strong points you experience in our company: schedule, pay, opportunity to learn, and great management. These are only a few examples of what we aim for at DHL. We wish you all the best, and please continue in this great mood! Warm regards to New Albany. Your DHL Team

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