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 (81) , 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 409 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 390 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 254 reviews)); "Great and bonded team" ((in 222 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 221 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 207 reviews)); "Poor management and not respecting for other" ((in 157 reviews)); "No training or coaching in software skills" ((in 55 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 49 reviews)); "The non 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

(5,185 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 5,185 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

Oct 15, 2025

Supportive Leadership and Great Culture

Specialist talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organization fosters a positive culture where leaders consistently inspire and provide unwavering support

Cons

Haven’t come across any yet

Henkel Response

2mo

Dear Colleague, thank you for sharing such positive feedback! It is great to know that you value our supportive leadership and positive culture. We strongly believe that approachable leaders and collaboration are key to a healthy workplace. Your appreciation truly motivates us to continue fostering this environment. We warmly welcome you to our Henkel family. May you achieve a lot of success in the near future! Best regards, Your Henkel Team

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

Rewarding experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong global brand with solid reputation and stability Supportive culture that values sustainability and innovation Clear opportunities for career growth and internal mobility Great work-life balance compared to similar multinational firms Collaborative teams with diverse, international colleagues

Cons

Slow decision-making due to large corporate hierarchy Salary progression can feel moderate compared to workload

Henkel Response

8mo

Thank you for being a part of our international team at Henkel and for sharing your detailed insights. We are glad that you have had such a positive experience with Henkel and its strong brand, supportive corporate culture that values sustainabiltiy and innovation, diverse career development opportunities, work-life balance as well as collaborative teams. At the same time, we take your feedback on decision-making processes and salary development seriously and view it as important input for our ongoing development. Wishing you all the best into your future career. Best Regards, Your Henkel Team

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

Great leadership and culture

Branch manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

leadership Supportive HR function Inclusive culture

Cons

nothing at this point in time

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