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?

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, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DHL?

Zusteller (95) , Warehouse Operative (78) , Warehouse Worker (78) , Auxiliar De Logística (75) , postbote (65) , Project Manager (63) , Zusteller, Verbundzusteller und Paketzusteller (56) , Briefzusteller (52) , Intern (52) , Manager (49) , Software Engineer (48) , Operations Supervisor (45) , Internship (44) , 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 173 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 168 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 138 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 129 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 119 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 144 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 43 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 30 reviews)); "too many supervisor with little man syndrome" ((in 19 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?

Paris , Le Bourget , Strasbourg , Vénissieux , Lyon , Roissy , Marne-la-Vallee , Nantes , Lognes , Béziers , Cestas , Margny , Villabé , Issy-les-Moulineaux , Nice , Garges , Blagnac , Marseille , Marignane , Saint-Denis , Tremblay-en-France

DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,348 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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DHL has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,348 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

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

1y

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

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

Decent work

Casual team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good people, fairly easy work

Cons

Difficult public transport for night shift

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience in Mascot. We are glad to read that you are enjoying your time with us and appreciate the good pay, supportive colleagues, and ease of work. We also understand that commuting can be challenging, especially for night shifts. Thank you for your effort and for being part of our big DHL family. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

Good company for development

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture is good Work is good Job with stable

Cons

None Need careful with manager Never get into any trouble

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, We are very happy about this great review. It’s really satisfying to know that your experience in Chennai deserves the 5-star rating. We appreciate you sharing your comments with us and potential applicants. Our people are undoubtedly one of our best assets, and we are sure you are one of those exceptional people who contributed greatly to creating the positive environment you mentioned. This is the only way we can become better as a company and be an "Employer of Choice" or "Great Place to Work" for our current employees and new joiners. Thank you for being part of the big yellow family. Your DHL Team

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