Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,452 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

3.0

Sep 1, 2022

Nice place to work

Expert data analytics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice colleagues, remote working possibilities, average pay.

Cons

high workload, pay is quite average to low.

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, Great to hear from you. Thank you for your 3-stars! 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. Fantastic to hear that you and your colleagues get on so well. That is how it should be! We encourage managers to be aware of stress in the workplace and take steps to combat this before it gets out of control. Feel free to contact your human resources department and share your experiences/ suggestions for improvement with them. In the meantime, we wish you all the best and thank you for your excellent work! A warm greeting to Bonn! Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

5.0

Aug 17, 2022

Company overall Review

Applications support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hike and Scope for improvement.

Cons

Low employee benefits compared to other mnc.

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, You make us glow with pride receiving your remarkable 5-star rating. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy working at DHL. Thank you for your ongoing efforts and dedication to us. Take care and stay safe. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

5.0

Jul 30, 2022

Great

Senior director, business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for good opportunities for those who want to work. Intelligent people but also thoughtful to staff

Cons

The are no cons in this company unless you can't stand the colors red and yellow

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, Wow - thanks so much for your stellar 5-star rating and your kind words! It brings us great joy to see that you only have words of praise after spending more than 9 years with the company as a Senior Director. That truly is a great achievement for us, and it brings us a step closer to being an Employer of Choice and a Great Place to Work. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. A warm greeting to Bonn, Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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