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 (76) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (52) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (44) , 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 177 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 163 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 141 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 134 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 127 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 134 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 68 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 47 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 31 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

(3,349 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 3,349 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

May 3, 2020

Busy but rewarding

Air freight coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good job in a challenging environment.

Cons

You never run out of freight, always new packages coming.

DHL Response

6y

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are very pleased that you feel comfortable with DHL and that you have given us an excellent rating. We would like to thank you for your commitment so far and wish you continued enjoyment and success!

4.0

Apr 30, 2020

I am new in DHL but know that this is the largest logistics company in the world.

Junior sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Company pay healthy salary, good policy, optimum working environment, profit share etc.

Cons

First time working in a new environment and management authority.

DHL Response

6y

Thank you for your good evaluation and suggestions for improvement. We are always open to constructive criticism and endeavor to make the work environment as pleasant as possible for our employees. All the best for your future and kind regards.

5.0

Apr 30, 2020

Great employer - takes care - focus on safety, quality and growth

Senior vice president people management & platforms

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

well-known brand; high reputation; great colleagues; highly professional

Cons

it's demanding to work in logistics industry - service industry

DHL Response

6y

Thank you for your 5 star feedback! We are very pleased that you feel comfortable with DHL and that you have given us an excellent rating in so many points! We are happy that you perceive the company as being highly professional and that you recommend working for DHL. We are therefore pleased that you are satisfied with DHL as your employer. Of course working in the logistics/service industry is challenging but can you imagine what the world would look like without logistics? :) We would like to thank you for your commitment in the past 8 years and wish you continued enjoyment and success!

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Great employer - takes care - focus on safety, quality and growth

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