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

4.0

Jul 18, 2025

Good perks

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good perks and development programs

Cons

Salary increment can be slow depending on title

DHL Response

11mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your experience in Sales in Dubai! We are glad you appreciate the good perks and development programs offered at DHL. In our opinion, this is an important form of appreciation. We understand your concern regarding the salary. Your feedback is important as we continue to evaluate and improve our compensation structures. We recommend scheduling a meeting with your supervisor or the local HR department to discuss this further and explore your options. Thank you for being a valuable part of our team. We look forward to your continued success at DHL! Best wishes to Dubai. Your DHL Team

3.0

Jul 16, 2025

Pros and cons

Customer service agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, great co workers

Cons

Very early starts… but that’s aviation for you

DHL Response

11mo

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for your positive review and feedback. It's great to know that you enjoy the good pay and have great coworkers. Our aim is to provide rewarding work experience for all our team members. We understand that early starts can be challenging. Your feedback is valuable as we are always looking for ways to optimize work schedules and recognize the importance of work-life balance. If you have any further insights or suggestions on how we can enhance the work experience, please feel free to share them with your manager or supervisor. Thank you for being a part of our team. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jul 13, 2025

Great work culture.

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible timing Management is very cooperative An ample amount to learn new things

Cons

No cons If you do your Job well. Not to worry about any thing.

DHL Response

11mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your positive review of our company. We're really glad to hear that you enjoy coming to work and feel good about the working environment. At DHL, we believe in keeping things simple: do your job well, and the rest will follow. It’s great to hear that the team spirit, supportive management, and flexible hours are making a positive difference in your day-to-day experience. Thanks for being part of the team. We’re proud of the culture we’ve built together – one where people can feel respected, supported, and able to just get on with their work in a good atmosphere. We look forward to continuing the journey with you! Best regards, Your DHL Team

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