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 benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 179 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 163 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 148 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 118 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 139 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 34 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 18 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

Oct 29, 2024

operator dhl

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good, good, good, good, good

Cons

not bad at all man

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Your enthusiastically positive review from Puchong New Village just made our day – and that's five "goods" worth of happiness! When we say "good" five times in a row, we know we must be doing something right! Your simple yet powerful feedback as an operator shows that you're enjoying your time with us, and that's what we aim for. And when you say there's "not bad at all man" in the cons section, that's music to our ears! We promise to keep the good times rolling (just like our packages! ). After all, happiness is contagious, and you're spreading it around our Puchong facility. Keep that amazing spirit up – you're what makes DHL such a fantastic place to wo

5.0

Oct 29, 2024

none

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place to work, progression

Cons

none of I think about

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Wow, 20 years working for DHL show that we managed to understand your needs and make you feel part of our team. This is what we aim to achieve for our people, to offer development opportunities, fair compensation that matches our appreciation and the pride we have for our employees. We cannot emphasize more how much we thank your dedication and commitment during your years of support. All the best in your future endeavors, Your DHL Team

4.0

Oct 28, 2024

Good company

Application support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Multicultural environment, all workers respect each others' differences. Less office politics and dramas, all busy with their work.

Cons

24-48 hour standby during weekends due to the global operation nature

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the multicultural environment and the mutual respect among colleagues during your time as an Application Support Specialist in Cyberjaya. It's great to know that our focus on minimizing office politics and drama made a positive impact. We understand the challenges of being on standby during weekends due to our global operations. Your suggestion about revising the allowance provided is noted and will be considered by management. Wishing you much luck and success in your future endeavors. Thank you for your valuable contributions and for being part of our team. Best regards, Your DHL Team

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