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) , Auxiliar De Logística (78) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (62) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (52) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Internship (45) , Operations Supervisor (45) , 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 178 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 172 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 144 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 131 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 142 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 68 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 32 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?

Erlanger , Atlanta , Hebron , Plantation , Weston , Houston , Grand Prairie , Chicago , Scottsdale , Columbus , Miami , Tempe , New York , Union City , Indianapolis , Forest Park , Whittier , Denver , Fort Lauderdale , Salt Lake City , Cincinnati , Westerville , Orlando , Phoenix , Dallas , Memphis , Stow , Las Vegas , Newark , Franklin Park

DHL reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,355 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

62% 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 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,355 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 Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jan 23, 2025

Great company

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment, good people, amazing offices.

Cons

The salaries are a bit below the average.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Your 4-star rating and the title " Great Company " make this review very inviting to read for us. Thank you for emphasizing the strong points you experience as an analyst in our company; Good environment, good people, and amazing offices. While you may not be paid what you believe you are worth right now, you have the opportunity to change this in the future. In these cases, we promote open communication with your management. We wish you all the best and please continue in this great mood! Warm regards to Coventry. Your DHL Team

2.0

Jan 22, 2025

DHL customer service

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun group good environment to work in

Cons

Rotating shifts is a pain

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for your opinion. We are pleased to read that you have a good team environment in Auckland. We love to read that you enjoy the fun group and positive work environment at DHL. Rotating shifts can be challenging, we suggest having a conversation with your manager to explore ways to create a more balanced approach to your rotating shifts. We wish you all the best, and please continue in this great mood! Your DHL Team

5.0

Jan 21, 2025

Good company

Courier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom good workplace good collegues

Cons

Long shifts at work sometimes more than half a day

DHL Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Fantastic, 5 Stars! We are very proud to receive this positive review from our Copenhagen location! It's great to read that you enjoy the freedom, workplace environment, and your colleagues. We understand that long shifts can be demanding. Your feedback is valuable, and we are always looking for ways to improve the work-life balance for our employees. We hope we can continue to give you the appreciation you deserve. Varme hilsner! Your DHL Team

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