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

(3,356 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 3,356 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

3.0

Jun 30, 2024

Yes

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent opportunity for promotions if you work your life away

Cons

Work life balance is poor

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the promotional opportunities within our company. It’s great to hear that we acknowledge hard work. However, we’re concerned about your comments regarding work-life balance. This is an area we take seriously and are actively working to improve. We understand the importance of a healthy balance between professional and personal life for our employees’ well-being and long-term success. Your input is invaluable as we strive to create a better work environment. We’re committed to addressing this issue and will be looking into ways to enhance work-life balance across all levels. If you have any specific suggestions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your HR colleagues. Your experience and insights can help us make positive changes. Thank you again for your dedication and honesty. Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 28, 2024

IT Sulotion Support

It support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company culture, fair pay.

Cons

health insurance is not good.

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for your fantastic review and for your dedication over the past four-plus years in IT Support in Atlanta. We are proud to have had you as part of our team. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our company culture and found the pay to be fair. Your feedback on the health insurance is valuable to us, and we are continuously striving to improve our benefits. We will certainly look into this matter to ensure better coverage for our employees. Once again, thank you for your contributions. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 21, 2024

Review

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people that were welcoming

Cons

not the best training programs

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are pleased to read that you enjoyed working with us and appreciated your nice colleagues. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We apologize if our training programs did not meet your expectations. We understand the importance of providing comprehensive and effective training to our employees. Please be assured that we continuously review and improve our training programs to ensure they are relevant, engaging, and provide the necessary skills and knowledge for success. We appreciate your dedication and wish you the best in your future endeavors. Best regards, Your DHL Team

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