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

5.0

Jul 26, 2020

The best company I've ever worked for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

DHL is an outstanding company, they care about doing things the right way and they INVEST in their people and in a POSITIVE CULTURE.

Cons

The healthcare [Express] is lacking.

DHL Response

5y

Thank you very much for this outstanding evaluation and the positive words you find for our company! We are very pleased to read that you appreciate our company so much and have been with us for so long. It is nice that you see and live the culture in our company. We wish you continued fun and success at work and all the best in your private life!

4.0

Jul 25, 2020

Career growth

Rpa support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We can get many Opportunities for career growth

Cons

Few streamlines need to be improved between Support and Developers

DHL Response

5y

Thank you very much for taking the time to evaluate us and giving us such positive feedback! We are pleased to read that you appreciate the development opportunities in our company and thank you for your daily commitment. We wish you continued enjoyment at work and much success in your professional and private life!

4.0

Jul 22, 2020

Can be stressful

Customer service lead agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good atmosphere, look after staff

Cons

High volume workload is expected, if you can not handle a busy office then this is not for you.

DHL Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to evaluate us. We thank you in advance for your years of service to our company. We are pleased that you have experienced a good working atmosphere in our company. Your suggestions for improvement help us to become better. We wish you all the best in your professional and private life!

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