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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Nov 11, 2024

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Warehouse operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays alright. No managers breathing down neck

Cons

Incompetent people cant stack a cage lol

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback as a current Warehouse Operative at our local branch in Stoke-on-Trent, England. We are glad to hear that you find the pay satisfactory and appreciate the autonomy you have in your work without micro-management. At DHL, we believe in fostering a trusting and empowering work environment where our employees can thrive. In the end, it is you who make it possible that we fulfill our customer promise and stay at the lead of the industry. We understand your concern regarding the competency of some individuals in your area. From our part, we set high standards in terms of training, health and safety measure that ensure that the challenges your colleagues might have don't result in anyone getting harmed. If you see any opportunity for this to be improved further, please reach out to your local HR team or leaders to discuss the topic. Thank you for being a valued member of our team, and we appreciate your enormous contribution to our success. Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 10, 2024

Logistics Salary

Logistics coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High Salary and Friendly Environment

Cons

Lack of free time, overtime unpaid

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your 5-star rating and positive feedback as a former Logistics Coordinator at DHL in Hanoi. We appreciate your contribution to our organization. We are pleased to hear that you found the salary to be high and the work environment to be friendly. At DHL, we strive to provide competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top talent, and we are glad that you found the salary to be satisfactory. We also understand that the nature of logistics work can sometimes require additional time and effort. While we make every effort to ensure a healthy work-life balance for our employees, we acknowledge that there may be occasions when overtime is necessary. We take your concerns seriously and will thoroughly assess our policies and procedures to ensure that they align with our commitment to human rights and address any issues related to unpaid overtime. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at DHL, and we wish you success in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

4.0

Nov 9, 2024

good

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

everything good and can learn a lot of new things

Cons

No comment and good for fresh graduate

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your positive review and feedback! We're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience working at DHL and appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow. We believe that DHL is not only a great place to start a career but also an excellent environment for developing and pursuing senior positions. Our strong focus on growth and professional development ensures that employees at all levels have opportunities to advance and achieve their career goals. This reflects perfectly in your 5-stars for the Career Opportunities topic. Thank you for that! Your insights are valuable to us, and we encourage you to continue sharing your experiences and suggestions, so that we can hopefully gain the 5-stars on the overall rating vary soon. Thank you for being a part of the DHL family! Your DHL Team

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