Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,442 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at DHL to a friend and 64% 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?

73% of DHL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DHL 3.6 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 (94) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (51) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (43) , 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 174 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 165 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 146 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 128 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 123 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)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 68 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 46 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 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 DHL locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Troisdorf , Pforzheim , Bonn , Dortmund , Bochum , Koblenz , Mainz , Köln , Frankfurt am Main , Darmstadt

DHL reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,340 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,340 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

2.0

Apr 29, 2024

ok

Senior expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid company with no default risk

Cons

The company leadership is not as advertised

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback here on Glassdoor. We appreciate your honesty. We are glad that you found our company stable with no default risk. Maintaining a stable and reliable organization is a priority for us, and we strive to provide a secure working environment for our employees. Unfortunately, you did not have a positive experience with our leadership. We expect our leaders to be role models for employees. We take this feedback seriously and are committed to fostering transparent and effective leadership within the company. We strive to ensure our leaders have the knowledge and professionalism to effectively lead and support our teams. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities for our leaders to enhance their skills and professionalism. We wish you all the best for your future. Best regards, Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

4.0

Jul 7, 2023

Awesome Culture | Moderate Pay | Very Flexible

Financial data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Work life balance -Predefined Projects -Very international

Cons

- Growth within same team is not possible - Average compensation - No share buy program for low grade employees

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, We love your fantastic and motivating review of your work experience as a Financial Data Analyst at DHL in Bonn. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the awesome culture, work-life balance, and flexibility that comes with your role. We understand that growth opportunities within the same team can be a concern, and we encourage you to explore other avenues for career development within the organization. Additionally, we appreciate your feedback on compensation and the share buy program. We continuously review our compensation structure to ensure competitiveness in the market. Thank you for your dedication and valuable contribution to our team. We will take your feedback into consideration as we strive to create an even better working environment for our employees. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jan 13, 2021

great place to work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

takes real care of employees, environment and customers

Cons

big corporate with some older structures

DHL Response

5y

Dear colleague, We are deeply thankful for your excellent 5 star rating! Your feedback helps us continue on the right track regarding the positive aspects that you highlight, like taking care of our employees, environment and customers. In particular, we are happy to know that you still enjoy the work at our company after more than 10 years. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent cooperation and wish you all the best for your future. Stay safe and stay healthy! Your Employer Branding Team

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