Does Henkel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Henkel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Henkel. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Henkel?

90% of Henkel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Henkel 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Henkel?

Intern (332) , Internship (210) , Manager (123) , Brand Manager (85) , Estagiário (81) , Marketing (71) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (56) , Project Manager (47) , Assistant Brand Manager (44) , Supply Planner (44) , Sales Representative (43) , Analyst (42) , Purchasing Manager (41)

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

"Good benefits and there are many tools that the company provides" ((in 437 reviews)); "The people were great and were always willing to help me out with anything I needed and provide advice on a daily basis." ((in 376 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 244 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 231 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 227 reviews))

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

"For the lowest managerial levels salaries are low and the workload is huge." ((in 209 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 152 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 48 reviews)); "The non flexible working hours" ((in 37 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Henkel layoffs in 2026?

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

Henkel reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,191 total reviews)

Carsten Knobel

94% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Senior management

Henkel has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,191 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Henkel employee rating is 27% above average for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Sep 17, 2025

A Great Place to Start, Learn, and Progress Your Career!

Apprentice

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Subsidised lunches and on-site catering options International growth and mobility opportunities Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive office environment Flexible working hours and hybrid work options Comprehensive health and wellness programs Learning and development programs, including training and mentorship Competitive salary and bonuses Employee discounts on Henkel products within the staff shop Recognition programs and awards for achievements Opportunities to work on innovative, high-impact projects globally

Cons

I cant think of any!

5.0

Sep 16, 2025

Growth, powered by ownership of projects

Corporate communications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Skills development - Exposure to all elements of the business - Transparency in regards to leadership communications - Constructive Feedback Culture -

Cons

- No negatives regarding the organization

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us — we're thrilled to hear that your journey at Henkel has been both enriching and empowering. It's great to know that the exposure to different parts of the business and our focus on transparent leadership communication are making a meaningful impact. We're especially proud of fostering a culture where feedback and skills development go hand in hand, and it's encouraging to see that reflected in your feedback. Thank you again for your contribution to Henkel — we look forward to continuing this journey of growth together!

5.0

Sep 16, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company and vision for the future

Cons

Nothing to report. Great company

Henkel Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your insight. It is great to hear you had such a positive time at Henkel! We would like to wish you much success in your future career. Your Henkel Team

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