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 been stable over the past 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, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (94) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (51) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (43) , 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 175 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 167 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 142 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 139 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 140 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 64 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 46 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

(3,343 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

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 3,343 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

Nov 8, 2020

Good Place for Useless people

Business improvement director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High Pay, Just need to talk and talk .

Cons

A lot of talking, but no work done

DHL Response

5y

Hello, Thank you for reviewing your time at DHL in Singapore with a 5-Star-Rating! You highlight especially the good salary conditions at DHL. Unfortunately the rest of the your feedback is not so positive. Since we are always interested in improving, the feedback of a Business Improvement Director is especially important. We hope that you shared your insights with your management team. Only being transparent and trying to solve the challenges together we can realize necessary changes. We wish you much success, but above all satisfaction in your next professional steps. But above all, thank you for all your efforts and your patience. Your Employer Branding Team

3.0

Nov 8, 2020

Top heavy & bureaucratic

Supply chain manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for promotion or relocation

Cons

Management very focused on P&L, losing focus on customers A lot of people doing not much

DHL Response

5y

Hello, We are very grateful for your feedback on your experience as a Supply Chain Manager. Your comments and rating will help us to identify areas where improvements can be made and where action is needed in our operations. Our customers, but also our employees, are our highest priority. Therefore, we strive to continuously improve our processes and maintain the highest standards for our services. We thank you for your years of hard work in a leadership position and know that your commitment has contributed to our overall success. Please continue to recommend DHL as a great place to work to friends and family. Stay safe! Your Employer Branding Team

5.0

Nov 3, 2020

Great company to work at

It services manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great company culture, good compensation and benefits

Cons

- too bureaucratic environment extending time to deliver services

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