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 decreased by 1% over the last 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, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (95) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (77) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (52) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Internship (45) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Customer Service Representative (41) , Forklift Operator (41)

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

"Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 186 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 164 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 147 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 128 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 143 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 65 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 48 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

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,352 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,352 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Aug 4, 2020

A Great Place to Work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Community, employees, services provided, technology solutions, benefits, wages, ability to move around the company and country (maybe even world), spirit, culture

Cons

Finding resources that are available - a huge company can make things complicated

DHL Response

5y

Many thanks for this 5-star rating! We are very pleased that you are so satisfied in our company and see so many positive aspects in our company. We also thank you for your suggestions for improvement, which help us to become better. We are glad that you have been on board for so long! We wish you all the best in your professional and private life!

5.0

Aug 4, 2020

Great Employer for University Graduates

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Career opportunities Flexible Working Time Loads of Benefits

Cons

Sometimes it feels like working for a public authority.

DHL Response

5y

Many thanks for this great review. We are very pleased that you rate our company so positively as a springboard, especially for young talents, and that you see many opportunities in our company. We thank you for being on board for so long and making your contribution. We are pleased that you enjoy working with us. We wish you all the best!

4.0

Aug 3, 2020

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Network analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people who help you when you need it

Cons

i dont have anything to write here

DHL Response

5y

Many thanks for this good evaluation. We are very pleased that you enjoy working with us and feel supported by your colleagues. It is nice that they are with us. We wish you all the best for the future!

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