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?

"good benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 177 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 172 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 141 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 125 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 124 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)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 70 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 33 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

(3,340 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

1.0

Feb 11, 2025

Not good

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People Modern office Location View

Cons

Poor management Unfair pay Overworked Little reward

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience in Customer Service at our Staines location. We’re sorry that your time with us did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding management, pay, and workload. We’re glad you appreciated your colleagues and the office environment, but we acknowledge the concerns you've raised. Your insights are crucial for us to identify areas for improvement, and we are committed to enhancing our workplace culture and ensuring that all employees feel valued and rewarded. We appreciate your honesty and hope you find success in your future endeavors. Best regards, Your DHL Team

2.0

Jan 20, 2025

Bad supervisors

Data encoder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you get in their good side they will give you inside information

Cons

They talk crap about you and believe you are a machine.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for your honest feedback, and we sincerely apologize for your negative experience. This is not the standard we strive for at DHL Group, and we deeply regret that you felt undervalued and mistreated. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. We strongly recommend reaching out to our HR team to discuss this further. They are here to support you and ensure immediate changes are made to address these issues. Your voice matters, and we are committed to creating a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. Thank you for your dedication over the past 6 years. We value you and are here to make things right. Your DHL Team

5.0

Dec 26, 2024

salary

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary in range ok enough

Cons

very fast paced environment work

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Wow, what a fantastic review! We're overjoyed to read that you found the salary satisfactory during your time as an Account Executive in Subang Jaya. It's always great to know that our compensation meets the expectations of our team members. We understand that the fast-paced environment can be challenging, but it's also what keeps us dynamic and ahead in the industry. Your ability to thrive in such a setting is commendable, and we're proud to have had you as part of our team. Wishing you much luck and success in your future endeavors. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your positive experience with us! Your DHL Team

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