Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,462 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at DHL to a friend and 62% 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 decreased by 1% over the last 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, 3.7 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 (76) , 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 177 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 163 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 141 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 134 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 127 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 134 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 68 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 47 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 31 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

(3,349 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,349 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

5.0

Oct 9, 2024

good

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good vibes in the office i enjoyed it

Cons

nice not bad i like it

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Wow, thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the good vibes in the office and had a positive experience. It's always great to know that our efforts to create a welcoming and enjoyable work environment are paying off. We appreciate your feedback and your kind words about management. It's encouraging to read that you had such a positive experience overall. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and for being an awesome part of our team! Your DHL Team

3.0

Oct 9, 2024

Busy

Automation technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's an okay job if your prepared. Very busy but there's lots to learn and can be very rewarding if you want to get into it

Cons

The working conditions are a bit concerning. Very dirty building lot of unnecessary safety hazards and avoidable risks that don't get addressed

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for giving us 3 stars! It’s great to know you find the job rewarding and that there's lots to learn. We're glad you see the potential for growth and learning in your role. Your concerns about the building's cleanliness and safety hazards are important to us. We take employee health and well-being seriously and are committed to promoting a clean and safe work environment. We encourage you to reach out to our HR department to discuss this topic further to ensure a safer and cleaner work environment for everyone. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and for being a valuable part of our team! Best wishes to Avenel. Your DHL Team

4.0

Oct 9, 2024

Good in overall

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee benefits Work life balance

Cons

Depends on assigned team -

DHL Response

1y

Hello, What a delight to receive your 5-star review! Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with such nice feedback. We are happy that your overall experience was good and that you were satisfied with the benefits we offered. We continuously work to provide our employees with the best benefits. We always strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and we're pleased to hear that you found this to be a positive aspect of your time with us. Thank you for your dedication and loyalty during your time with us. All the best for your future. Your DHL Team

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