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 (332) , Internship (210) , Manager (123) , Brand Manager (85) , Estagiário (80) , Marketing (71) , Marketing Intern (67) , Sales Manager (62) , Key Account Manager (56) , 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 430 reviews)); "Culture is great and inclusive" ((in 378 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 250 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 231 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 156 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Few Senior Management dont support to achieve KPI's" ((in 18 reviews)); "Clear favoritism in promotions, particularly towards those who align themselves with higher" ((in 11 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

(5,184 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 5,184 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

Nov 25, 2025

Empowering Culture with Growth Opportunities

Creative manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Henkel truly invests in employee development. I had the chance to take a short-term assignment in SEA and connect with inspiring game changers across the region. Employees are trusted with ownership of their projects, and the hybrid work setup is a big plus!

Cons

There can be too many engagement activities at times, though participation isn’t mandatory.

4.0

Nov 24, 2025

Life at Henkel

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- People is good. We can ask help from each other's. - Line manager is valuing my opinion and be a role model to me. - I could proudly say that Henkel is the best place to work. This is not just a wording or compliment, but I meant and I felt it.

Cons

- Career Path, it could have more concrete action on this topic.

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciate the supportive colleagues, the leadership of your line manager, and that you consider Henkel the best place to work. We also value your comment regarding the need for more concrete actions around career paths, as this helps us identify where further improvements are needed. Your input is essential in shaping initiatives that support long-term growth and development for our teams. Your Henkel Team

3.0

Nov 24, 2025

Great job poor management low pay

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is great but lab management at Bowling green sucks. It’s 4 different managers and no one knows what they do. They just have meeting and talk about what needs to get done

Cons

Management does not utilize their staff. Everyone in the lab is supposed to be trained to test for microbes. Yet nobody is signed off. The training isn’t organized at all. There are people who are mentally unstable that you will have to work with daily and they’re not very good at their job. There are a lot of politics and you will not get ahead based on Merritt. It’s a popularity contest and if you’re serious about your career, use this company as a steppingstone to go work somewhere else there’s no room for advancement as a laboratory technician the management is locked in place and if you show 1 ounce of greatness, they feel threatened and will find a way to remove you.

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the company itself to be great, and we appreciate your recognition of the positive aspects of the role. We understand your concerns within the lab at our Bowling Green facility, and we take these points seriously. Your input helps us identify areas for continuous improvement. Best, The Henkel HR Team

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