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 428 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 386 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 242 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 223 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 214 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 194 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 155 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 49 reviews)); "Not always flexible working hours" ((in 35 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 26 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

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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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5K reviews

5.0

Sep 8, 2025

KAM Review

Key account manager (kam)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance Excellent team collaboration and spirit Strong entrepreneurship and work autonomy Feels like a family Diversity and Inclusion Career visibility Importance on engagement events and giving back

Cons

Office temperature should be monitored as it can be too hot or too cold

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Key Account Manager in our Dubai office. We’re truly pleased to hear your positive feedback, especially regarding our team spirit, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you feel part of a family and recognize the emphasis we place on career visibility and employee engagement. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding office temperature, we’ll ensure this point is shared with the relevant teams to help maintain a consistently comfortable environment for everyone. Thank you again for your continued dedication over the years — we’re glad to have you as part of the Henkel team!

5.0

Sep 5, 2025

Great place to learn and grow

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive environment with a strong focus on professional and personal development. Programs are high quality, with knowledgeable instructors and practical content. There is a genuine commitment to continuous learning.

Cons

The workload can be demanding at times, so good time management is important.

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear you value the supportive culture and dedication to both professional and personal growth - helping our employees to grow and craft their careers is important to us. We recognize that the workload can be intense at times and appreciate your point about the importance of effective time management. Your recommendation to enhance technology and streamline access is very helpful as we work to boost productivity and innovation. Your Henkel Team

3.0

Sep 4, 2025

N/a

Chemical operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and work life balance

Cons

Lots of turnover and poor training and employee development.

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