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) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (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 when you working over 5 years and more" ((in 181 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 168 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 154 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 130 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 141 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 66 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 30 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 17 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

2.0

Nov 20, 2024

Working at DHL

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good managers and co workers

Cons

Security are horrible racist sexist misogynistic and rude

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you have a positive experience with our managers and coworkers. However, we are deeply concerned about your comments regarding the security team. Racism, sexism, misogyny, and rudeness are completely unacceptable and go against our core values. All of us are called on to contribute to an environment of respect that precludes any kind of harassment, including workplace bullying, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted physical contact, inappropriate propositions, or a working environment tainted by insulting jokes and remarks or demeaning comments. We do not tolerate any kind of violence in the workplace, including but not limited to threatening and intimidating behavior. We strongly encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR department and share your concerns to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone. Thanks again for your feedback and for being a valued member of our team. Please let us know how we can support you. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

1.0

Nov 20, 2024

Parttime Review

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good parttime job for students

Cons

nothing apart from the work schedule

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your part-time student job and didn‘t find any cons. We are sorry the work schedule was a major downside for you. We understand how important a balanced and flexible schedule is, especially for students who have a job alongside their studies. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration as we look for ways to improve. Thanks again for your input and for being a part of our team during your time with us. Best wishes for your future endeavors! Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 20, 2024

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Great company to work for

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Horrible management to say the least

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