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

(3,357 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 3,357 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

Jun 12, 2024

Best Job Since Graduation

Project lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work, employer of choice

Cons

German beaurocracy can get in the way of progress

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, Wow. Thank you for your fantastic review as a current Project Lead in our Bristol location. We are overjoyed to hear that you consider this to be the best job since your graduation and that you find our company to be a great place to work. We take pride in being recognized as an employer of choice and are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We appreciate your feedback regarding German bureaucracy potentially hindering progress. As a global company, we strive to balance efficiency and processes with the need for flexibility and innovation. Your input is valuable, and we will continue to work towards finding the right balance to ensure smooth operations and foster a culture of progress. Thank you for being a valuable member of our team for the past year. We look forward to your continued contributions and growth with us. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 12, 2024

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place, nice salary, good culture

Cons

fast paced, nothing else to say

DHL Response

2y

Hello, You make us proud with a 5-star rating! Thank you very much for being a part of our DHL family and for your efforts to make our company the world leader in logistics during your time with us. Fantastic to hear that you think we are the best. It is an honor to read your comments and to have worked with such a wonderful group of people. We are grateful that you had this experience and shared it with us. In the meantime, we wish you all the best for the future, and thank you for your excellent work! Best wishes to Missouri City! Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 5, 2024

dhl driver

Truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free food, free electricity, free fuel

Cons

toxic environment, small pay, hateful

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working as a Truck Driver in Canada Creek Ranch. Your fantastic review highlighting the free food, electricity, and fuel as pros is wonderful to see. However, we are dissatisfied to learn about the cons you described - the toxic environment, small pay, and hateful atmosphere you encountered. That is unacceptable. We will be thoroughly investigating what allowed such inexcusable conditions to exist at this location. Promoting a respectful, supportive atmosphere for all employees is a top priority. Thank you again for bravely voicing your perspective. It will prompt us to take corrective action to uphold the positive standards you deserve. We remain committed to making DHL a rewarding and empowering place for our driving teams. Your DHL Team

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