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?

"Good benefits and lots of activities to enjoy" ((in 175 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 167 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 142 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 139 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 140 reviews)); "Very Hard and long hours" ((in 64 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 46 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

(3,343 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

May 22, 2025

pay

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay here is very good

Cons

Job is very tiring but keep going

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for your positive review and for sharing your experience working in Millbury. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the payment. Thank you for mentioning this. We offer reasonable and competitive compensation packages in all markets in which we operate. We also want to acknowledge your concerns regarding tiring work. While we make every effort to create good work environments, we recognize that there is always room for improvement. Therefore, we recommend that you discuss with your HR colleagues the topics you believe can be optimized to contribute to a better working environment and well-being. Topics must be discussed before optimization can begin. Best regards, Your DHL Team

3.0

May 22, 2025

fun

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

quick cash and high ot rate

Cons

long standing and very very hot

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Wow! What a wonderful review to read! It's nice you found working for DHL fun! We appreciate that you were pleased with the offered benefits. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent cooperation and wish you all the best for your future. Best wishes, Your DHL Team.

4.0

May 21, 2025

Experience and Salaray

Grow trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Let's you experience multiple roles and depts in 18 months (max. 4) - Possibility to go for an exchange abroad for 3 months, living and travel costs are covered by the dept.

Cons

- Have to manage all logistics, connecting with higher-ups for transfers or exchange phases on your own with bare minimum help from HR - Always under EBIT Protection Program - A lot is dependent on the type of team and manager you get. If you get a good, organized, well-connected and motivated manager things are going to be pretty smooth and you'll love the time there. Otherwise you will have to do everything on your own

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that it has been a good place for you get experienced in logistics. We strive to provide an environment where our trainees can learn, grow, and gain valuable experience. It’s great to know that there are plenty of projects available to keep you occupied. We hope that these projects have been both engaging and educational for you. We also appreciate your honesty in mentioning that the successs depends on your manager, I think we may assume, that you were lucky! We wish you the best of luck in your future and appreciate your contributions to our company. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

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