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 1% 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 (124) , 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) , Supply Chain (42)

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 419 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 381 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 244 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 232 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 225 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 206 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 160 reviews)); "No training or coaching in software skills" ((in 52 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 51 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and can’t be trusted to flip burgers right, let alone run a company of this magnitude!" ((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

(5,202 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 5,202 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

May 7, 2025

Great Culture and Work-Life Balance

Le

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CEO approval

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Pros

Henkel offers a positive work environment and a competitive package. The company is professional, supportive, and values its employees.

Cons

Nothing to mention as I feel very comfortable with Henkel

4.0

May 5, 2025

Good benefits!

Senior it director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good culture. good work-life balance

Cons

too complex internal processes. low in decision taking.

Henkel Response

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We appreciate your feedback! We're happy to hear you value the culture and work-life balance at Henkel. Your points on internal complexity and decision-making are noted — we appreciate your suggestion to prioritize speed and are working toward greater agility. Your Henkel-Team

5.0

May 2, 2025

Driving Global Innovation: 25 Years of Application Engineering Leadership at Henkel

Director of application engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With over 25 years of experience as an Application Engineering Director at Henkel," I have had the privilege of leading high-impact engineering initiatives across three different countries. Throughout my career, I’ve driven innovation, built and developed diverse technical teams, and delivered tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of global customers. My role has consistently focused on aligning technical excellence with strategic business goals, resulting in long-term partnerships and sustained growth across markets.

Cons

While the journey has been deeply rewarding, it hasn’t been without challenges. Adapting to shifting market demands and managing cross-functional teams have required continuous learning and flexibility. Balancing the fast pace of innovation with the need for consistent global standards often tested our agility. Additionally, aligning technical strategies with ever-evolving corporate priorities sometimes posed resource and communication hurdles. However, each challenge has strengthened my leadership approach and reinforced the value of resilience and collaboration in a global engineering environment.

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