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 (72) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (56) , Project Manager (48) , 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 426 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 383 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 243 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 233 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 226 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 152 reviews)); "No training or coaching in software skills" ((in 53 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 50 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and can’t be trusted to flip burgers right, let alone run a company of this magnitude!" ((in 25 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

(5,211 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 5,211 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Mar 20, 2025

Stability and opportunities

Human resources specialist (hr specialist)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability, opportunities to develop, great colleagues, Smart Work Consept - flexibility regarding home and office

Cons

Sometimes lack of communication and limits on budget

Henkel Response

1y

Thank you for your great review! We're glad you appreciate the stability, development opportunities, and our Smart Work Concept. Your feedback on communication, budget, and team-building events is much appreciated, and will be heard as we continue to grow as an organisation. Wishing you all the best! Your Henkel Team

4.0

Mar 19, 2025

Fine

Digital marketing junior

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are opportunities to grow professionally

Cons

Highly competitive environment in Germany

4.0

Mar 18, 2025

No better culture

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture and diversity creates the sense of belonging and a reason to get up every morning.

Cons

Allowances and benefits haven’t been reviewed in year and are below market across the GCC

Henkel Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and for your continued dedication to Henkel over the past 5 years. We're thrilled to hear that our culture and diversity have contributed to a positive work experience and that they provide a sense of belonging every day. We also appreciate your honest input regarding allowances and benefits. We understand how important it is to ensure that our employees are supported in all aspects, and we are continuously evaluating to remain competitive in the market. Thank you again for your valuable contribution to Henkel. 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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