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?

"Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 183 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 173 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 127 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 124 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 137 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 67 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 33 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).

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3K reviews

5.0

Nov 19, 2024

Great Employer of Choice

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Management team, colleagues and culture

Cons

Salary in logistics industry is not as high as tech

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Wow, thank you for your incredible feedback and for recognizing us as a "Great Employer of Choice"! We are thrilled you value our management team, colleagues, and culture—it means a lot to us. We understand your point about the salary differences between the logistics and tech industries. Please be aware that our compensation is offered based on market and industry-specific ranges. That said, we are always looking for new ways to complement the salaries offered to employees, such as locally defined benefits and rewards based on merit. We will continue to review our compensation plans to ensure fairness at all levels of our organization. Your dedication and contributions over the past 20 years mean a lot to us, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. If you ever have any suggestions or ideas, please don't hesitate to share them with your manager or supervisor—we’d love to hear them! Thanks again for your kind words and for being such a valued member of our team! Best wishes, Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 18, 2024

DHL

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Enjoyed working at DHL. Great company to work for.

Cons

One of the downside can be seen at every dhl is they are never unprofessional.

DHL Response

1y

Hello, We’re so happy you enjoyed your time with DHL and saw us as a great company to work for! Feedback like this makes us incredibly proud of the environment we’ve created for our team members. We noticed your comment about DHL being “never unprofessional,” and we’re a bit puzzled—if you meant it as a positive, we couldn’t agree more! Professionalism is something we aim to uphold in everything we do. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! Warn greetings to Derby! Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 18, 2024

Dhl work

Delivery driver

Recommend

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Pros

Pay was decent fast paced environment

Cons

Long Hours Rushed route sometimes going overtime

DHL Response

1y

Hello, We’re so proud to read your review and hear about your experience as a Delivery Driver in Maidstone! It’s fantastic that you appreciated the decent pay and the dynamic, fast-paced environment we work hard to create. We know that the nature of delivery work can sometimes lead to longer hours and challenging routes, and we’re continually looking for ways to improve route planning and work-life balance for our team. Your feedback reminds us why we value our drivers and the incredible effort they put in every day. Wishing you all the best in your journey ahead! Your DHL Team

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