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).

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3K reviews

4.0

Aug 3, 2020

Fantastic & interested

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

. Respect & you can develop your self . Working with joy ☺️

Cons

In yallo company you there is no stop chances to creat future .

DHL Response

5y

Many thanks for this great review. We are very pleased that you enjoy working with us so much. Thank you for your years of hard work. It is nice to read that you feel respected and see opportunities for further development in our company. We wish you all the best and stay healthy.

5.0

Aug 3, 2020

Great Place to Work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership Passion fairness respect brand

Cons

Responsiveness to the needs of the industry

DHL Response

5y

Many thanks for this great review. We are very pleased that you enjoy working with us so much. Thank you for your years of hard work. It is nice to read that you see several positive aspects in our company and would recommend us to others. We wish you continued success and all the best!

5.0

Aug 1, 2020

Good company, with both financial and non-financial benefits

Senior manager digital media

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- mobile working possibilities - flexible working models possible, all kinds of weekly working hours is possible - bonus system for all employees - yearly development and target reviews - open feedback culture - super helpful, state-of-the-art working tools - time off in lieu

Cons

- sometimes still hierarchical structure

DHL Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to evaluate us. We are very happy about this excellent rating! It's great to read that you see so many advantages in our company and especially emphasize the flexibility in our working models. Your suggestion for improvement helps us to become better.We thank you very much for your years of commitment! We are pleased that you are on board and wish you continued fun and success at work and all the best!

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