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 (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?

"Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 181 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 162 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 151 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 136 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 127 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)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 70 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 43 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 19 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

1.0

Apr 2, 2025

No future with this company

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chill environment, easy, overtime, food

Cons

When overtime is there it’s 7 days a week, when it’s not there it’s barely getting 40. Bad pay and max $22 after 3 years

DHL Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for taking the time to rate us as an employer. We’re pleased to hear that you find your job manageable and appreciate the work environment, the food, and the opportunity to work overtime. However, we regret to hear that the overtime felt excessive and undervalued. There are ways to make even a monotonous job more engaging, such as introducing small changes to your daily routine, taking on additional responsibilities, or learning new skills. Alternatively, we encourage you to have a conversation with your direct supervisor to explore opportunities for growth and improvement internally. Thank you for your continued dedication, Your DHL Team

4.0

Apr 2, 2025

Rating

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible willing to switch shifts overtime(paid)

Cons

Nothing bad at all .

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your excellent review! We aim to be a Great Place to Work and to be an Employer of Choice and it seems we reached this goal during your time with us. Thanks for highlighting this. In times like the current ones, these are positive statements for future colleagues that are searching perhaps for a new job. We offer a flexible work schedule to help employees better balance their personal and professional lives. Having flexible hours helps improve productivity and has the potential to increase an employee's job satisfaction. Thank you for your efforts and dedication during your time with us. Best wishes to Findlay! Your DHL Team.

5.0

Apr 2, 2025

Good place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good colleagues, location and work

Cons

Hard to get to new location

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, We are happy to receive your positive message about being part of the big yellow machine. We encourage you to stay with us for many more years and to help foster a great working atmosphere within your team. Keep up the good work and enjoy your day! Sorry to hear that getting to the new location can be challenging. Perhaps you can look into options like carpooling with colleagues, public transport routes, or even adjusting work hours. If you like, you can discuss your specific situation and explore solutions that might make your commute easier with your manager or local HR. Keep up the good work and enjoy your day! Kind regards, Your DHL Team.

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