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 438 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 371 reviews)); "Culture is great and inclusive" ((in 366 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 251 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 227 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 208 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 150 reviews)); "Slovaks managers don't know how to manage people" ((in 74 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 50 reviews)); "Not always flexible working hours" ((in 36 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

Dec 24, 2025

Excellent start at Henkel - Supportive team and Professional environment

Database administrator (dba)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organization has a strong professional culture with clear processes and good leadership support. Teams collaborate well, and new employees are encouraged to shared ideas. Work-life balance and employee ell-being are given importance.

Cons

Nothing observed so far as I joined recently.

Henkel Response

4mo

Thank you very much for sharing your positive first impressions with us. We’re delighted to hear that you feel well supported and welcomed in your role as a Database Administrator, and that collaboration, leadership support, and employee well‑being have stood out for you so far - this is how we offer more than jobs. We’re glad you’re off to such a strong start and wish you continued success and an enriching journey at Henkel. Your Henkel Team

3.0

Dec 23, 2025

Good place to learn

Senior developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place for learning and exploring technology

Cons

People and Culture may be tricky to navigate

Henkel Response

2mo

Dear Colleague, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you see Henkel as a good place to learn and explore new technologies. At the same time, we acknowledge your comments regarding people and culture. Feedback like yours helps us reflect and improve. We encourage you to share your experiences further with your manager or HRBP so we can continue strengthening collaboration and inclusivity. Best regards, Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 22, 2025

Global company with strong values and growth opportunities

Quality specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand reputation and commitment to sustainability, supportive colleagues and collaborative work environment, positive Culture Company

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging during peak periods, salary competitiveness varies by region and position

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