Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,454 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 (44) , 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 177 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 171 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 153 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 129 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((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 136 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 47 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 30 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 20 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

(3,346 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 3,346 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

Feb 15, 2025

Good company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy team with good benefits

Cons

long working hours in dhl

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for this review and for taking the time to evaluate us. We are pleased to learn that your team was easy to deal with and, that you were pleased with the benefits we provided. We understand that work schedules, with long hours, can be demanding. As an employer of choice, we are always looking for ways to optimize work schedules and recognize the importance of work-life balance to ensure that our employees have enough rest and recuperation time to maintain their well-being. Thank you for your commitment and loyalty during your time with us as a Software Engineer in Kyoto. Best wishes, Your DHL Team

5.0

Feb 14, 2025

Great place to Work

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary,Great support while working with proper training

Cons

Some times work stress and targets

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Short and sweet: Thank you for your top rating! Many warm greetings to you and your family. Your DHL Team

3.0

Feb 14, 2025

cash dispute

Cash analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

relaxed, but worked at your pace

Cons

very outdated environment and needing improved softwares

DHL Response

1y

Hello, First of all, thank you for taking the time to rate us as an employer. In a few areas you have signaled that you see further potential for optimization. Since we do everything we can to get a little better every day, we will do everything we can to achieve 100% in that too. Thank you for your contribution. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Warm greetings, Your DHL Team

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