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 (81) , 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 162 reviews)); "Good benefits and relation for employee" ((in 66 reviews)); "The colleagues are good" ((in 64 reviews)); "Good culture and work." ((in 63 reviews)); "team is great and always new topics" ((in 56 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 105 reviews)); "poor management always pressure to work" ((in 70 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

Deutsche Telekom reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,416 total reviews)

Timotheus Höttges

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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Deutsche Telekom has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,416 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jun 10, 2026

Hybrid work model, but management needs improvement

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid mode is very helpful

Cons

Mabagement needs to update policies

Deutsche Telekom Response

3d

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that the hybrid work model is helpful for you. We also appreciate your comment on management and policies. Feedback like this helps us understand where we can improve and where our colleagues would like to see clearer or more up-to-date ways of working. Best regards, Michaela (Telekom Global Careers Team)

5.0

Jun 7, 2026

Great culture and benefits, but too early to judge

Lead engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture and Benefits to work here. Food, offsites.

Cons

Its too early to comment.

Deutsche Telekom Response

3d

Thank you for sharing your first impressions with us. We’re happy to hear that you’re experiencing a great culture and benefits at Deutsche Telekom. A strong team spirit and an environment where colleagues feel supported matter a lot to us. We hope your journey with us continues to be positive, and that you keep finding opportunities to grow, contribute and create connections that matter. Best regards, Michaela (Telekom Global Careers Team)

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

3w

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

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