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 a Smart Work policy that supports work" ((in 431 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 252 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 236 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 217 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 209 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 162 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 49 reviews)); "Not always flexible working hours" ((in 32 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((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

(5,213 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 5,213 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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Jan 5, 2025

Welcome to Henkel

Account sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Henkel operates in over 120 countries. This global reach offers employees diverse career opportunities. Henkel is highly committed to innovation and sustainability and constantly driving initiatives. on top of that the company has a positive culture.

Cons

As a large multinational company, Henkel may have layers of management and complex organizational structures. This can sometimes reduced flexibility.

5.0

Jan 5, 2025

Head of Marketing

Regional head of marketing, apac

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great job rotation oportunities, chance to work in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and to move between locations. Supports people to develop and grow in their careers. Many people oriented initiatives, Understanding and support for families. Many initiatives to make feel proud to work for Henkel such as family, long term vision, sustainability.

Cons

relative high work load, in some instances slow in decision making and in certain occasions more discussing than doing.

Henkel Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! It’s fantastic to hear that you value the diverse job rotation opportunities and the chance to gain experience across Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. We're glad that Henkel's focus on career development, family support, and sustainability resonates with you. We also appreciate your feedback on the workload and decision-making process. We’re constantly working to improve efficiency and streamline decision-making to ensure a smoother work experience. Thank you again for your valuable insights! Have a great week! Your Henkel Team

1.0

Jan 2, 2025

Very toxic

Blender operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Benefits Yearly bonus Vacation Buy option

Cons

Toxic work environment Very unprofessional Double standard

Henkel Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate Henkel’s pay, benefits, yearly bonus, and vacation buy options. However, we regret to hear about the workplace culture you’ve experienced. At Henkel, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and professional work environment for all employees. We take concerns about workplace behavior, including harassment claims, very seriously. We encourage anyone who experiences or observes unprofessional behavior to report it through our confidential compliance line: 888-662-7878 or www.henkelethics.com.Thank you again for your feedback as we strive to provide a supportive workplace for all. Best Regards, The Henkel HR Team

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