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 (63) , 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 197 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 159 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 153 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 123 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 66 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 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?

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

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,354 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 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,354 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

5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Great benefits and pay, but some micromanagement issues

Oracle database administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have a lot of good things to say about DHL. The company really cares about their talent. Benefits are good. The pay is good.

Cons

Only bad thing is the micromanaging of some supervisors.

2.0

Jun 22, 2026

Good pay and events, but strict punishment policies

Inventory specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Monthly events to keep morale up

Cons

Very strict on punishment Did not get paid for my last week of work while I was employed there

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

1mo

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

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