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.

Henkel reviews

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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Dec 22, 2025

Good

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Integrated Management System and continuous improvement

Cons

Number of Standards and requirements

5.0

Dec 22, 2025

Great Company with Strong Values and Global Exposure

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working arrangements and supportive environment. Henkel is committed to sustainability and innovation. Access to global learning programs and chances to grow within the organization. Global Exposure - Opportunities to work with international teams and learn from diverse perspectives.

Cons

Policies and processes are sometimes not well-distributed or aligned between departments, which can slow down decision-making. Navigating approvals and compliance can be time-consuming.

5.0

Dec 22, 2025

Company with Great Culture

Lead applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Henkel implement their culture with continuously socialization. Life work balance also Diversity and Inclusion is some of their program. Keep update with new technology even with AI technology to their employees.

Cons

Implementation of the program is different in each country. Need to have an independent survey to know the detail of the implementation program.

Henkel Response

4mo

Thank you very much for sharing your positive and thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Henkel’s culture, commitment to work‑life balance, and focus on diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning are experienced so positively - this is how we offer more than jobs. We also appreciate your input regarding country‑specific implementation. Insights like yours provide valuable guidance as we continue to strengthen how our culture and initiatives are embedded locally while maintaining a strong global foundation. Your long‑standing perspective as a Lead Applications Engineer is especially valuable to us, and we sincerely thank you for your continued commitment and contribution to Henkel. Your Henkel Team

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