Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,460 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at DHL to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DHL have been left by employees working as Operador De Empilhadeira , Auxiliar De Produção and Auxiliar Logístico I .

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) , Intern (53) , Briefzusteller (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?

"good benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 179 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 163 reviews)); "SOME people are nice and welcoming" ((in 148 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 126 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 118 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 139 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 45 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 34 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 are the top reviewed DHL locations?

São Paulo , Guarulhos , Cajamar , Rio de Janeiro , Louveira , Barueri , Duque de Caxias , São Bernardo do Campo , Campinas , Curitiba , Jandira , Fortaleza , Jundiaí , Indaiatuba , Limeira , Osasco , Brasília , Araçariguama , Pouso Alegre , São José dos Pinhais , Seropédica , Extrema , Santos , Itaquaquecetuba , Ribeirão Preto , Sorocaba , Piracicaba , Cabreúva , Betim , Anápolis

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

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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 Transporte e logística industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Feb 13, 2025

Turnaround coordinator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and interesting job

Cons

Early mornings and late finishes

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your experience as a Turnaround Coordinator in Manchester! We are glad that you find the job interesting and that you are satisfied with the pay. Your role is essential in keeping operations running smoothly, and we truly appreciate your dedication. We also understand that early mornings and late finishes can be challenging, and we recognize the effort you put into your work. We are always looking for ways to improve work-life balance and make schedules as manageable as possible. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we’re happy to have you on the team. If there’s anything we can do to support you further, don’t hesitate to reach out to your manager. Thanks again for being a part of DHL Group! Your DHL Team

4.0

Feb 13, 2025

Good experience

Package sorter

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, Good wage and other facilities

Cons

Irrelevant German restrictions Irrelevant or unnecessary selection criteria

DHL Response

1y

Hello, We are thrilled about your positive experience as a Package Sorter in Cologne! It’s great to know that you appreciated the flexibility, wages, and facilities we provide. Your feedback about the selection criteria and the need for clearer communication regarding applicant motivations is invaluable. We recognize that there’s always room for improvement, and we will certainly follow up on your advice to enhance our processes. Your contributions during your time with us are greatly appreciated, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your DHL Team

5.0

Feb 11, 2025

Happy place

Sap consultant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Happy place to work as a team. Good learning oppourtunities

Cons

More cost cutting on employee benefits

DHL Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you find DHL Group a happy place to work as an SAP Consultant in Chennai. It’s fantastic that you appreciate the teamwork and learning opportunities. We also acknowledge your feedback regarding employee benefits and understand that there’s always room for improvement. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to create an even better work environment for all our team members. We truly appreciate your contributions and commitment to our success. Thank you for being part of our DHL family, and we look forward to continuing this journey together! Your DHL Team

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