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

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

5.0

Nov 20, 2024

Good pay and good work environment

Compliance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, relaxed environment

Cons

Shifts, working on the weekends

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Wow, what a super rating! You have given us top ratings in almost all areas, which makes us very happy because, as a top employer, we attach great importance to all these aspects and hope we can offer our employees all of this. We are thrilled you appreciate the pay, benefits, and working environment. We understand your feedback about the shifts and working weekends. We recognize that this can be challenging. We are always looking for ways to optimize work schedules, recognizing the importance of work-life balance and aiming to ensure our employees have enough rest and recuperation time to maintain their well-being. If you have any suggestions for improvement about the work hours or schedule, please feel free to discuss them with your manager or the HR department. We're here to support you and to make sure that your work experience aligns with your needs and expectations. Thank you for being part of our DHL family for over more than 6 years and for your efforts to make our company the world leader in logistics. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 19, 2024

Good

Pipe fitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good and fair, everyone seems to be happy

Cons

Nothing really, just long hours

DHL Response

1y

Hello, You make us glow with pride receiving your remarkable 5-star rating. We are pleased to read you enjoyed working at DHL. However, we also acknowledge your concerns regarding long hours. We understand that this can be demanding and impact work-life balance. We strive to create a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We encourage open communication between team members and management to address workload concerns and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts. We wish you all the best for your future. Your DHL Team

4.0

Nov 19, 2024

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Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good care of their own workers, many benefits

Cons

total different treatment for agency staff

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for your positive feedback! We are pleased to read that you feel we take good care of our workers and that you appreciate the many benefits. We understand your concern about the treatment of agency staff. We take your feedback very seriously, as fostering a positive and supportive work environment is our top priority. We assure you that this is not the kind of culture we aim to cultivate within our organization. We are dedicated to fair treatment for all our employees and have strict policies in place to ensure this. Our HR department plays a crucial role in ensuring that employees are treated fairly, and we encourage all team members to reach out to them whenever they encounter issues or concerns. Thanks again for your input and for being a part of our team! Best wishes to Castle Donington. Your DHL Team

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