Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,458 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 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 (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?

"Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 173 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 168 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 138 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 129 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 119 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 144 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 68 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 43 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 30 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

83% 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

Dec 26, 2024

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Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people lots of departments to learn

Cons

Union joined this year disruptive

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It's wonderful to read that you've found great people and numerous opportunities to learn across various departments during your 20 years with DHL Group. We understand your concerns about the recent union involvement and the disruptions it may have caused. Your feedback is important, and we are committed to working towards a more harmonious and productive environment for everyone. Your long-term dedication and hard work as a Project Manager in Birmingham are truly valued. We're grateful to have you on our team and will continue striving to make DHL Group a better place for all our employees. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Dec 26, 2024

salary

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary in range ok enough

Cons

very fast paced environment work

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Wow, what a fantastic review! We're overjoyed to read that you found the salary satisfactory during your time as an Account Executive in Subang Jaya. It's always great to know that our compensation meets the expectations of our team members. We understand that the fast-paced environment can be challenging, but it's also what keeps us dynamic and ahead in the industry. Your ability to thrive in such a setting is commendable, and we're proud to have had you as part of our team. Wishing you much luck and success in your future endeavors. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your positive experience with us! Your DHL Team

4.0

Dec 22, 2024

okay place

Network analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good management and a great atmosphere

Cons

the salary is not competitive

DHL Response

1y

Dear Colleague, We're delighted to hear your positive feedback about working at DHL Group in Prague. It's wonderful knowing you appreciate the good management and great atmosphere here. We understand your concern about the salary not being competitive. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to reviewing and improving our compensation packages to better meet the needs and expectations of our employees. Your dedication and hard work as a Network Analyst are greatly valued. We're proud to have you on our team and look forward to continuing to support your growth and success at DHL Group. Best regards, Your DHL Team

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