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 181 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 166 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 148 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 132 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 122 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 146 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 64 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 36 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

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,353 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,353 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

5.0

Jun 23, 2025

Really nice company

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lot of days off. Good pay. Nice people working and supervisor.

Cons

Night shifts. Intense night shifts on top.

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, We are happy about this great review! We are delighted to read that you appreciate the good pay, the friendly atmosphere with your colleagues and supervisors, and the generous time off. We also value your feedback about the night shifts and recognize that working those shifts must be difficult. We are always looking for ways to optimize work schedules and recognize the importance of work-life balance to ensure that our employees have enough rest and recuperation time to maintain their well-being. If you have any suggestions on how we can better support our employees during night shifts, we would love to hear them. Thank you for being a part of our team! Best wishes to Leipzig. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

3.0

Jun 22, 2025

Goood

Territory manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and nice co workers

Cons

Nothing as on date. Good

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your positive review of our company. We are thrilled to read that you are enjoying a good work culture and have nice colleagues around you. It’s great to know that you don’t have any current concerns. We always strive to maintain a positive environment for our employees, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Thank you for being a valuable member of our team. We look forward to continuing to provide you with a positive work environment with our company. Best wishes to Madurai. Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 13, 2025

Best place

Senior customer service executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best place to work, good work life balance

Cons

No cons here its best

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, You make us proud with a 5-star rating! It is an honor to read your comments about DHL being the best place to work and that you are satisfied with the work and good work-life-balance. 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. Our best wishes, Your DHL Team

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