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?

72% of DHL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DHL 3.5 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 178 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 163 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 144 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 129 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 118 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 136 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 63 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)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 17 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

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,341 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,341 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

Apr 13, 2022

Hr doesnt do there job, you will work hard long hours for them to short you a days pay

Material handler/forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Then once they do that they short you pay from your retention bonus and say its not there problem.

Cons

But i will be getting a lawyer if these lazy Karens dont do there job.

DHL Response

4y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to give us this feedback We are aware of how important it is for employees to work together within a team and the company as a whole. It's all the more disappointing that you've had to deal with the opposite with us. We sincerely apologize for the unfair treatment you received, and we will strive to do better in the future by ensuring that all employees have a route for escalation when something isn't right. We would be happy to improve this in the future and are counting on your detailed explanation. Feel free to contact your human resources department and share your experiences/ suggestions for improvement with them. Stay safe, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you. Best wishes Your DHL Team

5.0

Mar 21, 2022

Great place to grow!

Quality assurance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Room to grow, friendly environment, safe, clean, organized

Cons

Frequent issues with miscommunication within the Team

DHL Response

4y

Hello Collueage, Thank you for your positive feedback! We are very pleased that you feel comfortable with us as employer and that you have given us an excellent rating in so many points! We would like to thank you for your commitment so far and wish you continued enjoyment and success! Your DHL Team

5.0

Mar 16, 2022

Good company to work with

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good company to work with

Cons

no specific cons to be mentioned.

DHL Response

4y

Dear colleague, You are our promotor of the year! Thank you for your maximum rating of 5 stars and making us smile from ear to ear. Keep up the great work. Your DHL Team

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