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 (331) , Internship (210) , Manager (123) , Brand Manager (85) , Estagiário (80) , Marketing (71) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (55) , 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 370 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 239 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 232 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 223 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 159 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 50 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 25 reviews)); "Bad career path, senior management dominant" ((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.

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4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,168 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 5,168 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

Feb 21, 2026

Good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Atmosphere, Henkel Shop, Flexibility, Nice people

Cons

Lower salaries in comparison with other companies

Henkel Response

2mo

Thank you very much for your 5-star review and for recommending us. We’re glad to hear that you, as a former employee, appreciated the atmosphere, flexibility, the Henkel Shop, and the great colleagues during your time with us. We also value your feedback regarding salary levels, as it helps us continuously reflect and improve. We wish you all the best for your future path! Your Henkel Team

2.0

Feb 20, 2026

Just okay

Supply demand planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are nice and kind

Cons

Everything but people needs to be improved

Henkel Response

3mo

Dear Colleague, thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you have positive experiences with your colleagues - our people are our greatest asset. We’re sorry to hear that other aspects haven’t met your expectations. If you're open to it, we’d appreciate the chance to learn more. Please feel free to reach out to your local HR Business Partner for a confidential conversation. Best regards, Your Henkel Team

2.0

Feb 20, 2026

Operation

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are strong compared to other manufacturing plants in the area. Health insurance options are solid, paid time off is fair, and the company does offer some stability in terms of consistent hours and steady production schedules. The work itself is straightforward, and most coworkers on the floor support each other and try to make the environment positive day to day.

Cons

Leadership on the site floor can feel disconnected from what production employees deal with daily. Communication is inconsistent, and concerns raised by operators don’t always seem to lead to change. Advancement opportunities feel limited, and decisions about promotions or treatment of employees don’t always come across as fair or transparent. There are ongoing safety and culture concerns that many employees feel aren’t taken seriously enough, which can impact morale and trust in leadership.

Henkel Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your years of service at our Cannon Falls site. We’re glad to hear that you value the benefits, stability, and support from your coworkers; these are areas we continue to invest in across our operations. We also appreciate your candid feedback on the challenges you’ve observed. Your points about communication, leadership visibility, safety, and career growth are critically important, and your insights will help guide us as we work to continuously improve our employee experience. If you’re open to it, we encourage you to share more directly with your site leadership or HR team so we can better understand your experience and work together on solutions. Thank you again for your dedication to Henkel. Best, The Henkel HR Team

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