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?

"They pay is good and great" ((in 168 reviews)); "good benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 165 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 144 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 132 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((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 141 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 71 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 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 5, 2025

Salary

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, consistent with others

Cons

A little behind with compensation

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, We are happy to receive your 4-star rating. It is very satisfying to know your experience as an Operations Manager is good. Regarding your comment about compensation, we believe that each employee should receive remuneration that reflects their individual contributions. If you believe that this could be improved, we would be happy to talk to you personally and learn more about your situation. Feel free to contact your HR department or the responsible manager to discuss your comments. Thank you for being part of this family! Best wishes to Memphis. Your DHL Team

4.0

Jan 4, 2025

Solid

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to be around

Cons

Low hours at times for employees

DHL Response

1y

Hello, Thank you for your positive review and for recommending DHL Group! We are proud to read that you found the people at DHL Group to be great to be around. Building a strong, supportive team is one of our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you experienced this during your time with us. We also appreciate your feedback regarding low hours at times for employees. This is valuable insight that we will consider as we continue to refine our operations and scheduling practices. Thank you once again for your contributions and for sharing your experience. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

4.0

Jan 3, 2025

Good to work

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible and easy to move the team

Cons

There is no option to work outside of India

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you so much for your positive review. We are delighted to read that you enjoy working at DHL and appreciate the flexibility and ease of moving within the team. We understand your concern about the limited options to work outside of India. Have you considered discussing this with your HR department? It might be worth doing so, as DHL is an international company with operations around the globe. Additionally, you may want to check our careers portal: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en. Perhaps there is a vacancy in your area. Good luck! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and for being a part of our team for more than 4 years! Your DHL Team

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