Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,447 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 (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 180 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 166 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 140 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 125 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 125 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)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 62 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 44 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 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

(3,343 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 3,343 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

3.0

Dec 23, 2023

Glass door won't let me proceed further until I fill out this information. I still haven't received the job yet.

Internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the largest global supply chain management company

Cons

Haven't experienced anything bad yet.

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased you recognize us as one of the largest global supply chain management companies. We are also glad you haven't experienced anything negative during your interactions with our company so far. We strive to provide an environment where our interns can learn, grow, and gain valuable experience, and we hope that you will soon receive a job offer. All the best for your future. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

3.0

Dec 12, 2023

Heirarchial but good working hours

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working hours, lots of opportunities for career pivot

Cons

Too heriarchial at times that slows down lots of processes

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your insights as a Project Manager in Bonn. We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the good working hours and the numerous opportunities for career development. Your feedback on hierarchical challenges is valuable, and we acknowledge the importance of efficient processes. We are committed to addressing these concerns and ensuring a smoother workflow. Your advice to care more about employees is noted, and we strive to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you have specific suggestions on how we can enhance employee well-being, please feel free to share. We appreciate your dedication to DHL and look forward to continually improving our workplace for you and your colleagues. Your DHL Team

4.0

Dec 7, 2023

Paketzusteller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary,Workplan,Vacation plan,extra hours get paid in time

Cons

Very stressful job need to be fast

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We're delighted that you're satisfied with your salary, work schedule, and vacation plan. We understand that the job of a parcel delivery driver can be challenging and stressful. However, your swift work is highly appreciated, and it's wonderful to hear that you are content with the timely payment of overtime. Your commitment significantly contributes to our team. We're glad to have you on our team! Warm greetings to Munich! Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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