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 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 (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

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 3,343 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 16, 2025

Innovative culture

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Business is always trying to stay at the cutting edge. Fulfilling and great place to learn to grow career.

Cons

Folks don't typically leave so progression opportunities can get limited.

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are striving to improve our management organization. Reaching innovation is a key challenge for any business in a competitive market. However, often the best source of innovation is actually within the company itself – the employees. Everyone is different and we know that. It’s not about changing who people are, but encouraging and helping them to be the best versions of themselves, sharpening their strengths while understanding where they can advance. That is why your input is so valuable to us. Thank you for your dedication and loyalty during the time you spent with us, all the best for your future projects. Warm greetings, Your DHL Team.

4.0

May 15, 2025

Good

Business analysis manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Good work environment Friendly

Cons

Nothing much all good in the company

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for your excellent review! We put great emphasis on the fact that our employees feel comfortable in their working environment. Therefore, we are very pleased with your positive evaluation. We work continuously to offer our employees good benefits. In our opinion, this is an important form of appreciation. We are happy to hear that you had a positive experience with us so far, and we hope that this success story continues! All the best to Chennai, Your DHL Team.

4.0

May 15, 2025

Nice benefits

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- benefits are nice - so many employees engagement activities - career path is clear - wfh

Cons

- too much of office politics especially within the bosses - salary growth is slow - micromanaging - young people ideas are not welcomed

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your positive review about your experience at our company. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you have found value in your time here. We would like to address the points you mention, particularly regarding the benefits, engagement activities, Working From Home, and career path planning. We understand that there will always be challenges, and we strive to create an environment where issues can be discussed openly. Feel free to contact your manager and share your experiences and suggestions for improvement. Topics must be known before optimization can begin. Thank you for being part of the big yellow family. Your DHL Team.

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