Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,460 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?

"They pay is good and great" ((in 176 reviews)); "Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 176 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 147 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 124 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 118 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 136 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 67 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 44 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 31 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.

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

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 3,348 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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Dec 3, 2024

Nn

Management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing is good here it’s you and your wrong decisions

Cons

Extra work hours Nothing to learn They give you higher designations to make you feel important but the market outside won’t do the same

DHL Response

1y

Dear trainee, We are deeply disappointed to read your experience as a Management Trainee in our Bhiwandi location. This feedback does not reflect the standards of our trainee development programs, which are designed to provide meaningful learning and growth opportunities. We take your concerns seriously and want to understand exactly how we can improve your experience. We invite you to contact our local HR team, who are committed to ensuring every trainee receives valuable professional development. Your growth and satisfaction are our priority, and we're eager to address the challenges you've encountered. Please reach out to HR so we can work together to transform your training experience. Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 30, 2024

DevOps

Devops engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great workplace and nice salary and bous

Cons

Nothing to mention everything is ok

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, What an absolutely fantastic review! Reading about your positive experience as a DevOps Engineer in Prague makes us incredibly proud. It’s wonderful to read that you found our workplace, salary, and bonus structure to your liking, this is exactly the kind of feedback we strive for! Knowing that everything was “ok” and that you couldn’t find any cons is the kind of encouragement that makes our efforts worthwhile. Reviews like yours remind us why we work hard to create an environment where talented individuals like you can thrive. Thank you for being part of DHL Group and for leaving such a great review. Wishing you all the best in your career, and we hope your journey ahead is just as rewarding! Your DHL Team

2.0

Nov 30, 2024

Bad

Delivery helper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

a chance to work near airport

Cons

need to work with unhelpful colleagues

DHL Response

1y

Hello, We are truly sorry to hear about your experience as a Delivery Helper in Hong Kong. At DHL Group, teamwork is at the core of everything we do, and it’s disappointing to learn that this wasn’t reflected in your time with us. Collaboration and mutual support are values we strive to uphold, and we’ll take your feedback seriously to ensure others don’t face similar challenges. It’s unfortunate that your colleagues didn’t provide the support you deserved, this is not the environment we aim to create. We appreciate your efforts and contributions during your time with us, even under these circumstances. Working near the airport is indeed a unique aspect of the role, and we’re glad that was a positive takeaway for you. Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavors, and we hope you find a workplace where teamwork truly thrives! Your DHL Team

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