Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,457 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at DHL to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DHL have been left by employees working as Senior Expert , Project Manager and Briefsortierer .

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 (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (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?

"Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 176 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 170 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 142 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((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 64 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 45 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 35 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 19 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.

What are the top reviewed DHL locations?

Bonn , Berlin , München , Hamburg , Köln , Frankfurt am Main , Stuttgart , Bremen , Hannover , Nürnberg , Leipzig , Karlsruhe , Würzburg , Dortmund , Essen , Mannheim , Bochum , Aachen , Koblenz , Düsseldorf , Bruchsal , Darmstadt , Freising , Erfurt , Augsburg , Kassel , Mainz , Troisdorf , Pforzheim , Bielefeld

DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,348 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

82% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,348 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jan 17, 2025

DHL

Senior finance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities in the network

Cons

different workloads for different people doing the same roles

DHL Response

1y

Hello, We’re sorry to read your experience as a Senior Finance Analyst did not fully meet your expectations. Your feedback about inconsistent workloads is important to us, and we will investigate this to ensure fairness and equality across teams. Everyone should be treated the same, and we’re committed to making improvements. We also appreciate your advice about receiving staff feedback positively it is something we are actively working on to foster a more open and supportive environment. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to grow and improve. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, and we hope you carry some positive memories from your time at DHL Group. Your DHL Team

4.0

Jan 16, 2025

DHL

Systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional IT company cutting edge technology

Cons

hard to promote within a team

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review and for being part of the DHL Group family for over two years! We are so glad you enjoyed working in a professional IT environment with cutting-edge technology, it is what we strive for! Your contributions as a Systems Administrator in Prague were truly appreciated. We hear your feedback about promotions and are always working to improve growth opportunities for our talented team members like you. Your insights help us grow! Wishing you all the best in your future adventures. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jan 16, 2025

Experience depends on what team you’re in

Data management associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Food allowances Recreative activities sometimes Good pay

Cons

Used to be remote, but started making us go to the site

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at DHL Group in Heredia! We’re thrilled you appreciated the food allowances, recreational activities, and competitive pay. Your contributions as a Data Management Associate were truly valued, and we’re proud to have had you as part of our team. We understand that the transition from remote to on-site work may have been challenging, and we appreciate your adaptability during that time. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create a balanced and fulfilling work environment for all our employees. We wish you continued success in your future endeavors and hope you carry fond memories of your time with us. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

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