Does Deutsche Telekom pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Deutsche Telekom employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Deutsche Telekom. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Deutsche Telekom?

74% of Deutsche Telekom employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Deutsche Telekom 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Deutsche Telekom?

Software Engineer (188) , Senior Software Engineer (80) , Intern (46) , Project Manager (46) , Devops Engineer (40) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (35) , Software Developer (34) , Praktikant (27) , Dualer Student (26) , dualer Student Wirtschaftsinformatik (22) , Internship (20) , Data Scientist (18) , Business Analyst (17) , Manager (16) , Account Manager (15)

What are the pros of working at Deutsche Telekom according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance is good and the Cologne / Bonn region is really nice." ((in 164 reviews)); "Good benefits and relation for employee" ((in 69 reviews)); "The colleagues are good" ((in 65 reviews)); "Good culture and work." ((in 60 reviews)); "team is great and always new topics" ((in 58 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Deutsche Telekom according to real employee reviews?

"salary is low (lower then on the same position in Russia)" ((in 110 reviews)); "poor management always pressure to work" ((in 73 reviews)); "Long survival for bad managers with obvious mental disorders widely tolerated and accepted or ignored." ((in 22 reviews)); "Technologies and the used tools are rather old, outdated and ineffective." ((in 9 reviews)); "too much politics less promotion" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Deutsche Telekom layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Deutsche Telekom layoffs and their outlook for job security at Deutsche Telekom in 2026.

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Deutsche Telekom reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,414 total reviews)

Timotheus Höttges

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Deutsche Telekom has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,414 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Deutsche Telekom employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Télécommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Jun 1, 2026

Great pay with a supportive work environment

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay than market standards,good working environment, management supporting employees in case of issues

Cons

Not permanent work from home

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and the support provided by management. We also appreciate your comment regarding remote work options. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate and improve our ways of working. If you would like to share any additional thoughts, please feel free to contact us at support_career@telekom.de. Best regards, Your Telekom Career Team

1.0

Jun 1, 2026

Toxic environment with no positives

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No as such, it does not have any

Cons

Living hell, Nothing there is good. lala company. Only for those who can say yes to everything.

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience at Deutsche Telekom did not meet your expectations. We take concerns regarding workplace culture, leadership, and the overall employee experience seriously. Honest feedback helps us reflect on where improvements are needed and supports our ongoing efforts to create a positive work environment. If you would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to contact us at support_career@telekom.de. Best regards, Your Telekom Career Team

3.0

May 31, 2026

Flexible work culture with free lunch, but lacks process

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free lunch and flexible work from office culture

Cons

Lack of process, No recognitions, Pay parity

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the flexible work culture and employee benefits such as free lunch. We also value your comments regarding processes, recognition, and pay equity. Feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can continue to improve and strengthen the employee experience. If you would like to share any additional thoughts, please feel free to contact us at support_career@telekom.de. Best regards, Your Telekom Career Team

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