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

4.0

Nov 5, 2024

Company is good with Employee benefits and Work life balance

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Good compensation and benefits to employees. 2.Good work life balance.

Cons

Nothing negative as of now

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Wow - thanks so much for your stellar 4-star rating and your kind words! It brings us great joy to see that you only have words of praise after spending two years with the company as a Senior Software Engineer. That truly is a great achievement for us, and it brings us a step closer to being an Employer of Choice and a Great Place to Work. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors in Chennai Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 4, 2024

Good

Operation supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work environment and good place to work

Cons

Nothing as much reported on

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Wow! Thank you a lot for your excellent 5-star review! We are happy to see that you have found DHL to be a modern and respectful company. Our employees are our most valuable asset and their satisfaction is of the highest priority to us. We wish you all the best in your role as an Operation Supervisor in Karāchi. Your DHL Team

3.0

Nov 3, 2024

Not bad

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International company, lots of local benefit

Cons

Too many old staff, rigid system

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your review and for sharing your thoughts with us! We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the benefits of working for an international company like DHL and the local benefits we offer. We understand your concerns about having many long-term employees and a potentially rigid system. Our experienced staff bring valuable knowledge and stability to our operations, but we also recognize the importance of adaptability and innovation. We are continuously working on improving our systems and fostering a dynamic work environment that embraces new ideas and approaches. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate your dedication and hard work. We are committed to making DHL a great place to work for everyone. Best regards to Lagos, Your DHL Team

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