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 173 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 162 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 133 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((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 146 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 44 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 20 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 DHL locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Chennai , Mumbai , New Delhi , Bengaluru , Vikhroli

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

Mar 4, 2026

Good work culture

Associate software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and environment

Cons

I didn't got any to say

DHL Response

2mo

Hello, Thank you for sharing such a positive review with us. We’re delighted to read that you had such a memorable experience as part of our big yellow family and that you would highly recommend us as an employer. It’s wonderful to know you have no suggestions for improvement. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep doing what we’re doing. We truly appreciate your excellent work and wish you all the best for the future! All the best, Your DHL Team

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

5.0

Nov 17, 2025

Highly Recommended for Freshers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My company provides good opportunities for skill development.

Cons

There are no drawbacks I can point out about the company.

DHL Response

6mo

Hello, Thank you very much for your review and for giving us such high rates. We appreciate your recommendation for freshers. We appreciate your recognition of the development opportunities we provide within DHL. Our business's success depends on the commitment and know-how of our employees. We, therefore, want to support our employees to the best of our ability and develop their skills. Best wishes in all future professional challenges and personal projects. We hope your experience with us can be of use. Keep safe! Warm regards, Your DHL Team

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