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 370 reviews)); "Healthy and good work life balance" ((in 239 reviews)); "Super teams Great Know" ((in 232 reviews)); "great company and colleagues" ((in 223 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 159 reviews)); "Poor Management and Leadership." ((in 50 reviews)); "Some mid managers expressed being extremely stressed reporting numbers in meetings to the always unhappy upper management." ((in 25 reviews)); "Bad career path, senior management dominant" ((in 17 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.

What Henkel locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Barcelona , Montornés del Vallés

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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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews

2.0

Oct 7, 2015

Nice colleagues, autocratic management

Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working enviroment with fellow researchers. Remote location in University area. Acceptable salary.

Cons

Extreme autocratic management. Weak contract conditions. (Mostly temporal 2 year contracts) Minimal contact outside research group. Minimal attention for human development, training or visits abroad.

Henkel Response

6y

Thanks for your comment and feedback about one of our collaborations that we have with one Spanish University. All of our employees are part of strong teams and we empower our people to make their own results to adapt quickly to the new changing environment. The development of our teams is a key for us and also it's very important foster the potential of our employees to grow and get better. Best Regards. Your Henkel Team.

4.0

May 15, 2026

Strong culture and benefits, but slow promotions and bureaucracy

Key account manager (kam)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong company culture and values – Employees commonly praise Henkel’s inclusive, collaborative culture with supportive colleagues and a values-driven environment. Good work-life balance and flexibility – Many reports mention manageable hours, hybrid/remote options, and flexibility that help with personal life commitments. Competitive benefits package – Reviews often note solid benefits (health insurance, PTO, bonuses, employee programs, etc.) compared with industry peers. International and diverse environment – Working across markets and cultures is seen positively, offering exposure and learning opportunities. Opportunities for learning and growth – For many roles, employees mention professional development and clear pathways to advance, especially early in careers.

Cons

Slower career progression – Some employees feel promotion cycles are slow, especially compared with other large corporations. Bureaucracy and rigid systems – As a large global company, layers of process and slow decision-making frustrate staff at times. Management inconsistency – Experiences with team leadership vary, and some reviews cite poor managerial communication or support. Lower pay at entry levels (relative) – A few employees note that compensation at junior levels can be below market average in some regions or departments. Mixed experiences by role/location – While many report positive culture, some roles/locations have tougher environments, higher turnover, or limited advancement.

5.0

Jan 23, 2026

good vibes geart work envirenement

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Global Sustainable Reliable Well-established

Cons

Slow decision-making due to size

Henkel Response

2mo

Thank you for your wonderful feedback and 5.0 rating. We are glad to hear that you value Henkel’s innovative, global, sustainable, and reliable environment. We also appreciate your honest note about decision-making and take it as an opportunity to keep improving. Thank you for your long-standing commitment and dedication. Your Henkel Team

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