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 173 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 162 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 133 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((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 146 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 44 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 20 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

(3,340 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 3,340 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

Jul 29, 2025

Good Company to start career

Senior executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company, Fair salary, Average work life balance

Cons

Great company to start career

DHL Response

10mo

Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you found DHL to be a good company with a fair salary and an average work-life balance during your time here. It’s wonderful to know that you see it as a great place to start a career. Your insights are valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! Your DHL Team

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

Good Company for Retirement

Senior performance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company culture but depending on the team

Cons

Slow career progression, because turn over rate is low.

DHL Response

10mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the company culture at DHL and have enjoyed your time here over the past years. Your feedback regarding career progression is valuable, and we understand that a low turnover rate can impact advancement opportunities. We’re committed to finding ways to support employee growth and development. Thank you for being a part of our Big Yellow Family, and we encourage you to continue sharing your insights as we work to enhance the experience for everyone! All the best to Cyberjaya, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jul 27, 2025

Great company

Ops manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company dedicated to employee engagement.

Cons

The culture in this area is draining.

DHL Response

10mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for the 5-star review! 5-7 years. Your insights about the local culture and your advice for management are important and will be considered as we strive to enhance the workplace for everyone. We truly value your dedication and encourage you to keep sharing your thoughts as we work together to make DHL an even better place to work! We send our best wishes to you in Memphis, Your DHL Team

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