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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DHL?

73% of DHL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DHL 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (94) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (51) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (43) , 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 168 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 167 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 140 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((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 138 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 62 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 46 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 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.

DHL reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,340 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,340 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 and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Good company

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ample of internal opportunities for growth; stable employment

Cons

Compensation package would be average at first and get better as you advance

DHL Response

1mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We’re happy to read that your experience as a Business Analyst has been a good one, especially when it comes to career development and long-term job security. Your perspective on compensation is appreciated as well. We aim to offer steady growth not just in roles and opportunities, but also in rewards as employees advance in their careers. Thanks again for your support, CEO approval, and recommendation. We’re glad to have you with us! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 28, 2025

Good environment to learn

Data analyst intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Welcoming and supportive environment and colleagues

Cons

there were no cons to me

DHL Response

6mo

Hello, We are very thankful for your 5-star rating! We are thrilled that you had a good experience at DHL and appreciated the pleasant working environment. We value teamwork and encourage our employees to support one another. We wish you all the best and thank you for your excellent work! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 26, 2025

CSO

Customer serice representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work and you will have a lot of benefits working under the company

Cons

No cons. Everything is perfect

DHL Response

11mo

Hello, Thank you for your perfect review. You have given us top ratings in almost all areas, which of course makes us very happy because, as a top employer, we attach great importance to all these aspects and hope that we can offer our employees all of this. We are also pleased to read that you were satisfied with the benefits we offered. We work continuously to offer our employees the best benefits. Thank you for your commitment and loyalty during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

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