Is DHL a good company to work for?

DHL has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,454 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 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 decreased by 1% over the last 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, 3.7 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?

"good benefit such as medical and dental insurances" ((in 176 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 170 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 149 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great colleagues and in general very well qualified and cordial employees" ((in 122 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 137 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 44 reviews)); "Business Analysts may need to coordinate effectively with international colleagues, which can sometimes result in extended working hours." ((in 31 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?

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 , São José dos Pinhais , Extrema , Santos , Itaquaquecetuba , Ribeirão Preto , Sorocaba , Piracicaba , Cabreúva , Pouso Alegre , Betim , Anápolis , Seropédica

DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,346 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

82% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

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 3,346 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

4.0

Jul 1, 2025

***

Consultant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good, work life balance & pay

Cons

Nothing much compared to positives

DHL Response

11mo

Dear colleague, Thank you so much for your kind words. It is very satisfying and cheerful to receive your review. A desirable work-life balance makes an individual less concerned about their ability to manage work and non-work commitments. 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

5.0

Jun 26, 2025

CSO

Customer serice representative

Recommend

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

12mo

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

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good people, fairly easy work

Cons

Difficult public transport for night shift

DHL Response

12mo

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

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