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 180 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 169 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 147 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 135 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 121 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 140 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 67 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 30 reviews)); "No trainings provided by the company in this SSC" ((in 22 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

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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,339 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 3,339 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 Transport de biens et de personnes industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jan 25, 2026

GOOD

Assistant manger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good with growth potential .

Cons

work life balance is a bit off

DHL Response

4mo

Hello, Thank you for your review and high ratings. We are happy that you recognized good growth opportunities during your time with us. We also appreciate your feedback regarding work-life balance being a bit off. We strive to create a work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We encourage open communication between team members and management to address workload concerns and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Wishing you all the best in your next steps, and thanks again for your contribution! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

4.0

Jan 24, 2026

ok

Lagermitarbeiter/in lagerist fachkraft lager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work at the dhl shifts

Cons

heavy loads need some strength

DHL Response

4mo

Hello, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It’s great to read that you enjoyed the work during the DHL shifts while you were with us part time in Magdeburg. We appreciate you pointing out the challenge with the heavier loads. Warehouse work can definitely require some physical strength at times. We understand this can create a challenging work environment and impact employee well-being. We wish you all the best for your future. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

5.0

Jan 24, 2026

Super

It security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, great job. Flexible working hours.

Cons

Pressure to attend at office, work load.

DHL Response

4mo

Hello, Thanks for your "super" review and for rating us so well. It’s great to read that you enjoyed the work during the DHL shifts while you were with us in Magdeburg. We appreciate you pointing out the challenge with the heavier loads. Warehouse work can definitely require some physical strength at times, and we understand this can create a challenging work environment and impact employee well-being. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We wish you all the best for your future. Your Deutsche Post and DHL Team

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