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 (95) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (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 183 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 173 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 127 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 124 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 137 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 67 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 33 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 17 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 , Hebron , Atlanta , 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

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,348 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% 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 3,348 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jun 9, 2026

Competitive industry

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, it is a good company. friendly colleague and environment.

Cons

it is a competitive industry.

DHL Response

3w

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 3–4 years of contribution to DHL. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive overall experience and value the supportive, friendly work environment created by your colleagues. We acknowledge your point about the industry's competitive nature. This is indeed a reality in logistics, and we continuously strive to equip our teams with the right tools, training, and leadership to succeed in such an environment. Your feedback regarding leadership selection is appreciated. We are committed to developing capable leaders and continuously improving our management practices to ensure we are well-positioned to navigate market challenges and support our employees effectively. Thank you once again for your honest input; it helps us grow and improve as an organization. Best regards to Kuala Lumpur. Your DHL Team

4.0

Jun 8, 2026

Great pay but long hours on your feet

Import specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible and Really Great Pay

Cons

On your feet for extended periods of time

DHL Response

3w

Hello, It is great to see your input. Thank you very much for your high ratings and for your recommendation. We’re glad to read that you appreciated the flexibility and competitive pay during your time with us. At the same time, we understand your comments about the role requiring long periods on your feet. We take your feedback regarding rest periods seriously. Employee well-being is a priority for us, and we understand how important it is to have appropriate opportunities to rest during the workday. Your input will be forwarded to the relevant teams to help us improve. Wishing you all the best in your future work experiences. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Great place to work with no negativity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great plaxe to work! I love this company

Cons

Nothing all good no negativity

DHL Response

4w

Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience at DHL and felt the supportive, negativity-free environment. It’s great to know that our culture and workplace atmosphere made a lasting impression on you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and wish you all the very best in your future endeavors! Your DHL Team

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