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 4, 2023

Good Experience

Finance internship

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning Opportunities on the Job Taking responsibilities from the beginning

Cons

Work culture can be better Sometimes aggressive environment

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, We're glad to hear you've had a positive experience with learning opportunities and early responsibilities in our company. Your growth is important to us. We understand your feedback about the work culture and occasional aggressiveness, and we're committed to fostering a more supportive environment. Your insights help us enhance the workplace, and we encourage you to share specific suggestions with us. Thanks for being a part of our journey, and we look forward to creating a more positive work culture together! Warm greetings to Bonn Your DHL Team

2.0

Dec 1, 2023

Warehouse Associate

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy application and fast employment

Cons

The job was difficult and the work environment was not good

DHL Response

2y

Hello, We appreciate your feedback about the hiring process and your time as a Warehouse Associate in Cologne. We're sorry to hear that you found the job challenging and the work environment less than ideal. Your experience is important to us, and we're committed to continually improving our work conditions. Your insights help us make positive changes, and we value your contributions during your time with us. Thank you for providing this feedback, and we wish you success in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

3.0

Nov 28, 2023

Good development for me as a employee

Operations expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The teams are great, there is a immediatly purpose for us to follow Location in Bonn is quiet nice Free water and coffee People are very friendly

Cons

Development was ok, but to slow for my personal pace, so i had to go extern. Somehow my workload varied a lot so i had days with a lot of overhour and also very slow days. But in the morning i never new what will it be like today. So, a little unbalanced

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your positive experience during your time with us as an Operations Expert at DHL Group in Bonn. We are delighted to hear that you found it to be a good development opportunity and enjoyed working with our great teams. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of development and workload variability. We strive to provide a balanced and supportive work environment for all our employees. Your input will be taken into consideration as we continuously improve our processes. Regarding your management advice, we understand the importance of being involved in staff development, and we are committed to providing opportunities for growth and advancement. Thank you for being a valuable member of the DHL team for 8-10 years. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Best regards, Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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