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

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

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 3,352 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jul 7, 2020

Salary

Performance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very timely payment and leadership is supportive

Cons

Too much work for less pay

DHL Response

5y

Thank you very much for this great review. We are pleased that you are so satisfied in our company and are so pleased with the leadership in our company. It is very important to us that a good leadership culture is lived in our company. We wish you all the best in your professional and private life and continue to have fun at work!

4.0

Jul 3, 2020

It´s Ok

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The offices are in the city center. Coworkers are very helpful.

Cons

Not enough parking space. Depending on what country you're in charge of, it can either be fine or chaotic. There's no real chance of a career.

DHL Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to evaluate our company. We are pleased that you are generally satisfied with your work and would recommend our company to others. Your suggestions for improvement help us to become better. We thank you for your commitment and wish you all the best for the future, both professionally and privately, and stay healthy!

3.0

Jul 2, 2020

Great place

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth opportunities, international Travel opportunities, employment friendly

Cons

Low increments located in vikroli commuting issues

DHL Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to evaluate our company. We are pleased that you appreciate the development opportunities in our company. It is very important to us that our employees feel valued and take advantage of development opportunities. We are very pleased to read that you enjoy working in our company. Your suggestion for improvement helps us to become better. We wish you continued enjoyment at work and all the best in your private and professional life!

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