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

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 1, 2025

Sustainability and Diversity Equity and Inclusion focused

Senior application engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Direction of company is clear. also variety business groups drive growth

Cons

Big company is slow process for reason

Henkel Response

8mo

Dear colleague, thank you for your feedback and for being part of Henkel for so many years. We're proud that our strong focus on Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion stands out to you. At Henkel, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Aug 31, 2025

Great place to work

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've done my internship at Henkel. The coworkers are very supportive and friendly. I've learnt a lot when I work there

Cons

No budget for return offer

Henkel Response

8mo

Good Day, thank you for sharing your experience! At Henkel, we’re proud to cultivate a thriving atmosphere where interns are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact. Your feedback reflects our commitment to creating a supportive and collaborative environment - one where curiosity is encouraged and learning is continuous. We're glad you felt that during your time with us. Wishing you all the best for what's ahead! Your Henkel Team

4.0

Aug 29, 2025

Great company to work for!

It specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has a great company culture. Great colleagues to work with Great benefits

Cons

Work can be too siloed Working after hours due to different time zones globally.

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your positive review. We're glad to hear you enjoy the company culture, your colleagues and the benefits. We also appreciate your feedback on global collaboration challenges and will continue working on improving cross-team alignment. Wishing you continued success at Henkel! Your Henkel Team

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