Does Deutsche Telekom pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Deutsche Telekom employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Deutsche Telekom. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Deutsche Telekom?

74% of Deutsche Telekom employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Deutsche Telekom 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Deutsche Telekom?

Software Engineer (188) , Senior Software Engineer (79) , Intern (46) , Project Manager (46) , Devops Engineer (40) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (35) , Software Developer (34) , Praktikant (27) , Dualer Student (26) , dualer Student Wirtschaftsinformatik (22) , Internship (20) , Data Scientist (18) , Business Analyst (17) , Manager (16) , Account Manager (15)

What are the pros of working at Deutsche Telekom according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance is good and the Cologne / Bonn region is really nice." ((in 162 reviews)); "Benefits above CTC are good" ((in 66 reviews)); "team is great and always new topics" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good culture and work." ((in 61 reviews)); "Colleagues are nice and helpful." ((in 58 reviews))

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

"salary is low (lower then on the same position in Russia)" ((in 103 reviews)); "poor management always pressure to work" ((in 74 reviews)); "Long survival for bad managers with obvious mental disorders widely tolerated and accepted or ignored." ((in 21 reviews)); "too much politics less promotion" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Deutsche Telekom layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Deutsche Telekom layoffs and their outlook for job security at Deutsche Telekom in 2026.

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3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,412 total reviews)

Timotheus Höttges

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Deutsche Telekom has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,412 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Deutsche Telekom employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telekommunikation industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0

Sep 30, 2024

Everything perfect

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best Employer ever happened in my life

Cons

I want to see my colleagues more often in person

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear that your experience with Deutsche Telekom has been mostly positive. Feedback like yours helps us continuously improve and ensure that we maintain a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you’d like to share more insights, don’t hesitate to contact us at support_career@telekom.de Best regards, Your Telekom Career Team

5.0

Jun 7, 2026

Great culture and benefits, but too early to judge

Lead engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture and Benefits to work here. Food, offsites.

Cons

Its too early to comment.

5.0

Jun 1, 2026

Great pay with a supportive work environment

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay than market standards,good working environment, management supporting employees in case of issues

Cons

Not permanent work from home

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and the support provided by management. We also appreciate your comment regarding remote work options. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate and improve our ways of working. If you would like to share any additional thoughts, please feel free to contact us at support_career@telekom.de. Best regards, Your Telekom Career Team

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