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?

"Having good benefits and good off days" ((in 177 reviews)); "They pay is good and great" ((in 171 reviews)); "Good people and potential for interesting work" ((in 153 reviews)); "My colleagues were good to work with" ((in 129 reviews)); "Good salary and nice and I don’t have any reason for not working there" ((in 127 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and very little care of staff" ((in 136 reviews)); "Long hours and often weekends" ((in 70 reviews)); "Had a bad manager to begin with but later more respected managers took the position." ((in 47 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 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 are the top reviewed DHL locations?

Dublin , Swords , Ballymun , Donabate , Blackpool , Leixlip , Shannon

DHL reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,348 total reviews)

Dr. Tobias Meyer

82% 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 Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Dec 7, 2023

Excellent

Key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full time steady busy work

Cons

Lots of pressure always on

DHL Response

2y

Dear colleague, We're honored to receive your excellent feedback as a Key Account Manager! It's fantastic to hear that you appreciate the full-time, steady, and busy work environment. We understand that managing key accounts can come with significant pressure, and we appreciate your dedication in handling those responsibilities. Your commitment to excellence contributes to the success of our team, and we're grateful to have you on board. If there are specific ways, we can support you in managing the pressure or any other concerns, please feel free to share. Thank you for your hard work and positive contribution to our company's success! Your DHL Team

5.0

Nov 1, 2023

Okay comapny

Supply chain specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible work place and friendlycolleagues.

Cons

No perks and no bonuses in my role.

DHL Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found DHL to be a flexible and friendly workplace during your time here. We truly value the dedication and contributions of our employees like you. Regarding your concerns about perks and bonuses, we are continuously working on enhancing our benefits packages and rewards programs to ensure that our employees feel valued and appreciated for their hard work. Your feedback is invaluable in this process. We appreciate your dedication over the years and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Warm regards, Your DHL Team

5.0

Apr 17, 2023

Good place to work

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance is maintained

Cons

Night shifts are the main cons

DHL Response

3y

Dear colleague, You honor us with a 5-stars rating and a recommendation to job-seekers navigating on Glassdoor. It is our goal to provide such satisfactory experiences to our employees and become a great place to work on all divisions and locations, this is a very daunting task but our daily motivation. We hope you keep enjoying your work-life balance and contributing as much as you have. Your DHL Team

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