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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Nov 24, 2025

Exceptional Employer

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong career development and feedback opportunities Bonus incentive Flexible work environment Great people!

Cons

Area of improvement- standardizing best practices across locations to improve employee engagement and experience

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback as a Recruiter at Henkel. We’re delighted to hear that you value the career development and feedback opportunities, bonus incentives, flexible work environment, and the support of wonderful colleagues. Your suggestion to standardize best practices across locations and provide clear career ladders in all departments is extremely valuable. Insights like yours help us strengthen consistency and transparency, which are key to us. We truly appreciate your contribution to this ongoing journey. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Nov 24, 2025

A great place to work

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The numerous workplace and employer awards worldwide speak for themselves. Henkel is a great place to work! The Company invests in its employees - from development and training opportunities to the competitive comp and benefits package.

Cons

Slow to adopt latest technology. Many levels of approvals needed in order to get anything done/approved.

Henkel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback as a Recruiter at Henkel. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the flexible work schedule, supportive and encouraging teams, strong benefits, great internal mobility, and yearly bonuses - this is how we offer more than jobs! We also value your comments regarding salaries and the clarity of upward mobility. Insights like yours help us identify where further improvements can be made to ensure transparency and competitiveness in career progression. Thank you for contributing to this important conversation. Your Henkel Team

5.0

Nov 24, 2025

Company lives up to its values

Director, hrbp

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Warm, welcoming environment True commitment to internal development

Cons

Perhaps a bit too process-driven at times

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