DHL

DHL, part of DHL Group, is a leading logistics company founded in 1969. It started as the first international door-to-door express delivery service, addressing delays in sea shipping documents between the US and Hawaii. The company quickly expanded its services globally, pioneering express shipping in key markets like China and Eastern Europe. Today, DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories, employing more than 600,000 people and generating significant revenue. DHL offers a wide range of logistics solutions, including express and parcel delivery, freight transport, supply chain management, and e-commerce logistics. Their services encompass time-sensitive document delivery, intermodal transport, and end-to-end supply chain solutions. DHL also focuses on innovation, having introduced early package tracking and electric vehicles to enhance their operations. The company connects people and markets, facilitating global trade and cross-border growth.

Logistics & Supply Chain Bonn, Germany Founded 1969 ~17,119 employees

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Employees
17,119
+0.2% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$5.1M
Revenue ~$87.7B
Total funding
$23.1M
Last round Jan 2022
12-month attrition
7.6%
Tech: 8.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
18
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

DHL went from 16,815 employees in Jul 2023 to 17,119 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 512 people joined, 451 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other11,724
Operations1,970
Sales1,077
Success822
Finance608
Engineering391
HR344
Marketing158

Funding

  • Jan 2022 · $390K
  • Jan 2020 · Venture · $22.7M

Salaries at DHL

All salaries

1,809 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering22
Operations16
Consulting11
Marketing1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 18 filings.

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DHL FAQ

How many employees does DHL have?

DHL has about 17,119 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does DHL sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. DHL filed 18 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Operations roles.

What is DHL's revenue per employee?

DHL makes about $5.12M in revenue per employee, based on $87.72B annual revenue and 17,119 employees.

How much does DHL pay?

6figr has 1,809 salary profiles for DHL in India and 21 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the DHL salaries page. See DHL salaries in India

How much funding has DHL raised?

DHL has raised $23.13M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.