Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,442 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at DHL to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DHL have been left by employees working as Auxiliar De Produção , Auxiliar Logístico I and Auxiliar De Logística .

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.

What DHL locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Duque de Caxias , Campinas , Brasília , São Paulo , Fortaleza , Jundiaí , Curitiba , Barueri , Jandira , Cajamar

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 Transporte e logística industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Oct 20, 2024

Good

Senior network analyst

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Top company, great place to work. Worry about the employee

Cons

More opportunities outside your country

DHL Response

1y

Hello, We are glad to receive a 5-star rating from you, not only because this shows we are advancing towards being a great place to work for all, but because this means that you are having fun while helping us with our mission of connecting people, improving lives. We understand your desire for more opportunities outside your country. That's where our Career Marketplace platform comes into play. We're excited to share that this platform not only showcases job opportunities within our global network but also provides a unique feature that allows employees to explore international opportunities. This means that you can now discover and apply for roles in different countries, opening up new horizons for your career within DHL. We encourage you to take advantage of the Career Marketplace and explore the various learning and career development opportunities. Thank you for being a part of our team, and we appreciate your contributions. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us. Best regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Jan 22, 2024

Manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the best experience in my life

Cons

No cons for this position

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, Thank you so much for your kind words. It is very satisfying and cheerful to receive your review. Finding, keeping, and developing great people isn’t easy, but finding, keeping, and developing great managers is even harder. We are pleased that this is the case at your location. Thank you very much for being a part of our DHL family and for your efforts to make our company the world leader in logistics. #TogetherWeAreGREAT! In the meantime, we wish you all the best and thank you for your excellent work! Your DHL Team

4.0

Dec 20, 2022

Great place to work

Regional manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Atmosphere, colleagues, largest in the field

Cons

Low pay, about average benefits

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are currently working on some of the topics you mentioned and hope to improve them shortly. We're glad you're satisfied overall. This encourages us to continue investing in our employee experience. Many warm regards to São Paulo Your DHL Team

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