Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,445 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 (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?

"They pay is good and great" ((in 174 reviews)); "Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 170 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 144 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 120 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 135 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 69 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 49 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 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

(3,341 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 3,341 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

3.0

Nov 15, 2024

Good for lifelong career

Data science manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Low stress Will go up the ladder no matter what Internal networking - internal opportunities

Cons

Low pay Slow rise Tenure and loyalty > performance Inefficiency Executive glass ceiling

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! We’re glad you see value in building a lifelong career at DHL, especially with opportunities for internal growth and networking. However, we also acknowledge the areas for improvement you’ve pointed out, such as pay, career progression, and performance recognition. Your advice about tech profiles competing with industry standards, not just business competitors, is insightful and something we’ll consider. We’re committed to making DHL a place where talent thrives and is recognized, and feedback like yours helps us evolve. Thank you for being part of the team in Cologne and helping us grow! Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

2.0

Nov 12, 2024

0

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they give salary on time

Cons

nothing to say here for now.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're pleased to hear that timely salary payments are a positive aspect of your experience with DHL. It's great to know that this meets your expectations. We noticed that you didn’t have any cons to mention at the moment, which is wonderful to hear! However, we’re always looking for ways to improve and would love to hear more about your experience and any suggestions you might have. Your insights help us create an even better workplace for everyone. Feel free to contact your manager or share your thoughts through our internal feedback channels. Warm greetings Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 12, 2024

DHL Parcel Spain

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Logistics multinational Multinational logistics company, where a lot of knowledge is acquired about the global part of the delivery.

Cons

The company is divided into different parts of the world, so communication is sometimes difficult.

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to read that your time at DHL allowed you to gain valuable insights into the global logistics sector. We appreciate your recognition of our multinational presence and the knowledge that comes with it. We also acknowledge your point about communication challenges, which we continuously strive to improve as we enhance collaboration across all our global teams. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we're always working towards making DHL an even better place to work. Wishing you all the best for the future Your DHL Team

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