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 429 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 373 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 244 reviews)); "colleagues are friendly and easy to communicate" ((in 221 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 218 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 204 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 155 reviews)); "No training or coaching in software skills" ((in 53 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 51 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 23 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

(5,192 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 5,192 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

Jul 18, 2025

Great company

Sr. manager, operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable good leadership good work life balance

Cons

Low pay poor health benefits

5.0

Jul 17, 2025

Tight-knit well-oiled team

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very well built team; clear & well-defined processes & structure

Cons

Lack of flexibility & need for tight alignment with HQ

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

Work-Life Balance & Development

Brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Henkel offers a great balance between work and personal life, while still prioritizing your professional development. A supportive environment that values both performance and well-being.

Cons

Compensation is an area where we fall behind compared to direct competitors.

Henkel Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your continued dedication over the past few years. We're glad to hear that you value the work-life balance and development opportunities at Henkel, as well as the supportive environment we strive to maintain. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding compensation — it's an important area, and insights like yours help us as we continue to evaluate how we can stay competitive and recognize our employees' contributions. We're glad to have you as part of our team, and we look forward to continuing to support your growth and success.

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