Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,449 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 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 (94) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (52) , 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 164 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 145 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good culture and people in the company." ((in 121 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 141 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 65 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 33 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

(3,344 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

82% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

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 3,344 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

4.0

Apr 12, 2023

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Salesforce administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good could have been better

Cons

not bad, choose wisely salary

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you find your job here to be good overall. If you have any specific suggestions on how we can make your experience even better, feel free to let us know! We understand that salary is an important consideration, and we do our best to offer competitive compensation packages. If you'd like to discuss your salary further, please don't hesitate to reach out to HR or your manager. Thanks again for being a part of our team!! Your DHL Team

4.0

Mar 22, 2023

Good office culture

Support coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The office colleagues in Bonn are delightful to work with. There are frequent company events, and the canteen in Bonn is excellent.

Cons

The quality of your job will depend on your supervisor, but overall the company culture is good.

DHL Response

3y

Hello, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed working with your colleagues and had a positive experience with the company culture. We're also happy that you found our company events and canteen to be enjoyable. We'll take note of your feedback regarding job quality and supervisor support. Thanks again for your contribution! Best wishes to Bonn! Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

4.0

Mar 21, 2023

Good company and culture

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture and team compensation is competitive

Cons

Working hours could be a bit more balanced

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our company culture and team compensation, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the working hours. We always strive to provide a balanced work-life experience for all of our employees, and we'll consider your comments as we continue to improve. Thanks again for your hard work and dedication to our team! Best wishes to you and your family! Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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