Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,459 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

1.0

Dec 11, 2024

Not bad

Junior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You have benefits the environment is good

Cons

The salry is too low The job is heavy and you do not feel any kind of break

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We're glad to readthat you appreciated the benefits and the good environment during your time at DHL Group in Heredia. We understand your concerns about the salary and the demanding nature of the job, as well as the lack of adequate breaks. Your feedback is important, and we recognize that we have some work to do to create a better experience for our employees. We are committed to addressing these issues and improving the overall work environment. Your insights will help us make the necessary changes to better support our team members. Wishing you much luck and success in your future endeavors. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us. Your DHL Team

4.0

Dec 11, 2024

It's a pretty good place to work.

Driver/courier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, uniforms provided, manageable work load.

Cons

Peak season means mandatory overtime, often working in different areas every day.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, We're delighted to read that you think DHL Group is a pretty good place to work, your review made us smile! It's fantastic to know that you appreciate the competitive pay, provided uniforms, and manageable workload. We understand that peak season can be a bit of a wild ride with mandatory overtime and working in different areas every day. It's like a work adventure, right? Maybe we should start handing out explorer hats for those peak seasons! Your dedication as a Driver/Courier in Largo is truly valued, and we're proud to have you on our team. Keep up the great work, and let's continue making DHL Group an even better place to work together. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Dec 11, 2024

Ok

Subcontractor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok to work for primerily

Cons

None that i can think of

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Wow! Thank you a lot for your excellent 5-star review! We are very happy to see that you see DHL Group as a modern and respectful company. Our employees are our most valuable asset and their satisfaction is of the highest priority to us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Your DHL Team

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