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 421 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 379 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 248 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 234 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 221 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 203 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 156 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 25 reviews)); "Few Senior Management dont support to achieve KPI's" ((in 17 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

Aug 15, 2025

Great business-wide culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy communication Opportunities to contribute to business outside of role Abundance of internal systems for development and support Great work-life balance Inclusive Clear sustainability initiatives Free lunch Sociable workplace

Cons

Blurred lines in progression journey Pay Office location

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for your detailed and positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear you value the healthy communication, cross-functional opportunities, and our internal systems for development and support, we always aim to play as a team and help employees craft their careers. We also appreciate your honest input on progression planning, compensation, and office location. These are important topics, and your insights are valuable as we continue to grow together. Your Henkel Team

3.0

Aug 14, 2025

Okay for short term if production.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and time off.

Cons

Not flexible for moving to other areas or shifts.

Henkel Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your long-standing commitment over the past 5-7 years. We’re glad to hear you value our benefits and time-off policies - these are important parts of how we support our teams. We also take your input on internal mobility and shift flexibility seriously. Continuous improvement is key for us, and your perspective helps us identify areas where we can do better. Wishing you a continued success at Henkel! Your Henkel Team

5.0

Aug 14, 2025

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very diverse, open-minded, approachable, great office environment, big focus on development.

Cons

Relatively small office so in case not mobile development opportunities may be a bit more limited.

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