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?

75% 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 (81) , Intern (46) , Project Manager (46) , Devops Engineer (41) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (36) , Software Developer (34) , Praktikant (27) , Dualer Student (26) , dualer Student Wirtschaftsinformatik (22) , Internship (20) , Data Scientist (18) , Business Analyst (17) , Account Manager (16) , Manager (16)

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 167 reviews)); "Great colleagues who are keen to push you and ready to talk and facilitate your growth goals" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good culture and work." ((in 65 reviews)); "Good benefits and relation for employee" ((in 64 reviews)); "team is great and always new topics" ((in 62 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 109 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 21 reviews)); "too much politics less promotion" ((in 8 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.

What are the top reviewed Deutsche Telekom locations?

Hungary , Mountain View , New York , Charlotte , Austin , Dallas , Houston , Nashville , Los Angeles , Menlo Park , San Francisco , Bellevue , Germantown , Germany , Split Rock , Germany

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Deutsche Telekom reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,422 total reviews)

Timotheus Höttges

85% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

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 1,422 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 Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Jul 15, 2026

Great employee-friendly culture with supportive managers

Software development engineer in test (sdet)

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great Employee-friendly work culture with approachable and supportive managers across teams. My team the transition was also handled smoothly through the internal job posting (IJP) process. I also got the opportunity to learn new tech stacks, which helped me grow professionally. Overall, the work policies are employee-friendly and motivating, making the entire journey smooth and positive

Cons

Didn't find any as such

Deutsche Telekom Response

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Hello, Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We are pleased to hear that you value the supportive work culture, approachable managers, and the opportunities to grow through internal mobility and learning new technologies. It is especially encouraging to know that your transition through the internal job posting process was handled smoothly and that our work policies have contributed to a motivating and positive journey. Thank you for being part of our team. Best regards, Sophie Telekom Global Careers Team

4.0

Jul 9, 2026

Friendly team and engaging projects, but unclear growth path

Tech lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

friendly people and interesting projects

Cons

not clear path of growth

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you like your team and the projects. We are also taking your critism serious. If you want to exchange more about specific experiences you can contact us at support_career@telekom.de. Best regards, Sophie (Telekom Career Team)

3.0

Jul 8, 2026

Free gym membership and a hybrid work culture

Software development engineer (sde)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free gym membership, Hybrid Work Culture

Cons

Slow salary hike and promotions

Deutsche Telekom Response

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you value the hybrid work culture and benefits such as the gym membership. We also appreciate your honest feedback on salary development and promotion speed. Growth and development are important parts of the employee experience, and feedback like yours helps us better understand where expectations and experiences may not fully align. If you want to tell more about your experience, please contact us at support_career@telekom.de. Best regards, Sophie (Telekom Global Careers Team)

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