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 384 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 252 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 220 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 218 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 145 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 51 reviews)); "The non flexible working hours" ((in 35 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((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

(5,174 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 5,174 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 1, 2025

Amazing Place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance Very good compensation Transportation allowance

Cons

Nothing it is a good place for business lovers

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback as a former employee in Düsseldorf. We’re pleased to hear that you valued the work-life balance, competitive compensation, and transportation allowance - this is how we aim to offer more than jobs. It’s great to know that you see Henkel as a strong environment for business enthusiasts, and we appreciate your perspective. Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors! Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 1, 2025

Great place for innovation and growth

Associate innovation impact pd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusive and diverse culture, Great team and people, Employees matter. Very good social benefits, Supporting network, Flexible working models and very good work-life balance, Many learning and growth opportunities, Innovation driven, Sustainability commitment.

Cons

So far I didn't experience anything bad.

Henkel Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback as an Associate Innovation Impact PD in Düsseldorf. We’re happy to hear you appreciate the positive culture, strong team, and development opportunities. Great to know you haven’t experienced any negatives so far. Thanks as well for your suggestion to further strengthen digitalization and the trainee programs. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Dec 1, 2025

Nice

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good culture, nice colleagues, aims for sustainability

Cons

no specific one. Everything is fine

Henkel Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback as an Accountant in Düsseldorf. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the positive company culture, friendly colleagues, and focus on sustainability. It’s great to know that you currently see no areas for improvement. Your Henkel Team

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