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 176 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 162 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 141 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 129 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 120 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 144 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 42 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 19 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

Oct 22, 2024

Great Company to work for.

Warehouse operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits and incentives. Excellent management

Cons

Working a rotating 3 shift pattern

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about working at DHL in Solihull. We greatly appreciate your contribution as a frontline worker, as you are the backbone of our company and play a crucial role in moving DHL forward. We are delighted to hear that you find DHL to be a great company to work for, and we are committed to continuously improving your experience on the frontline. We value your hard work and dedication, and we strive to provide you with excellent benefits, incentives, and supportive management. Your satisfaction and well-being are essential to us, as they directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional service and keep our customers happy. We are grateful for your commitment and look forward to supporting your continued growth and success at DHL. Thank you again for your positive review, and we appreciate your dedication as a valued member of our team. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Oct 22, 2024

Great benefits

Senior applications support analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, flexibility to work on hybrid mode

Cons

Depends on team sometime can be overwhelming

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our great benefits and the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode. We understand that workload can vary depending on the external factors, and we are continuously working to improve our processes and ensure a balanced workload for all employees. Thank you for your valuable input, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

1.0

Oct 21, 2024

Dhl

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary z y x Learning

Cons

Politics is much involved in day to say

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your experience as a Project Manager. While we regret not receiving a higher rating, we want to assure you that we are committed to becoming an exceptional employer in all aspects. We appreciate your recognition of the learning opportunities and salary, as they indicate that not everything is negative. We will continue striving towards our goal of being an Employer of Choice, and we hope that this brings us closer to a higher rating. In the meantime, we invite you to help us improve by providing feedback to your leadership or Human Resources teams. Your input is invaluable in helping us prioritize areas for enhancement. Thanks for sticking around and being part of the big yellow machine. Best regards, Your DHL Team

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