Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,451 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 (95) , 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?

"They pay is good and great" ((in 172 reviews)); "Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 168 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 127 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((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 143 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 67 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 45 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Dec 8, 2022

Good time

Working student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great work environment and nice collegues

Cons

- especially before christmas overload of work

DHL Response

3y

Hello, 5 stars are exactly what we like to see. It shows we are succeeding not only in our financial goals and regarding customer satisfaction, but also in providing a positive experience for engaged and hard-working employees like you. As you say, advancement opportunities and growth are just a natural result of our growing business and our development mentality. We are sure the efforts of our workers will pay off when it comes to these topics. Thank you for sharing this with us. All the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

5.0

Dec 1, 2022

Very good Working atmosphere

Versand-/lagermitarbeiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- nice collegues - flexible contracts - payment always full and on time

Cons

Unfortunately most people first receive only a contract for a limited time

DHL Response

3y

Hello, You make us proud with a 5-star rating! Thank you very much for being a part of our DHL family and for your efforts to make our company the world leader in logistics during your time with us. Fantastic to hear that you think we are the best. It is an honour to read your comments and to have worked with such a wonderful group of people. We are grateful that you had this experience and shared it with us. In the meantime, we wish you all the best for the future, and thank you for your excellent work! Best wishes to Niederaula Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

4.0

Nov 28, 2022

Good company

Logistice coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice working environment with friendly people

Cons

Lack of opportunities for personal growth

DHL Response

3y

Hello, You make us proud with a 4-star rating! Thank you very much for being a part of our DHL family and for your efforts to make our company the world leader in logistics during your time with us. It is an honour to read your comments and to have worked with such a wonderful group of people. We are grateful that you had this experience and shared it with us. Development within the company is an essential factor. For the company, this means prioritizing an offer for personal development, an investment in current and future employees, and its success. We will pass this on to management and ensure that more attention is paid to this in the future. In the meantime, we wish you all the best for the future, and thank you for your excellent work! Best wishes! Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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