Does Fortescue pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fortescue employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fortescue. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fortescue?

63% of Fortescue employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fortescue 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fortescue?

Engineer (21) , Manager (12) , Vacation Student (11) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Mining Engineer (10) , Geologist (8) , Project Geologist (6) , Project Manager (6) , Reliability Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Analyst (5) , Principal (5) , Project Engineer (5) , Electrician (4) , Hydrogeologist (4)

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

"Good people and very friendly" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good pay and conditions in office" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good salary (and nothing else)" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good culture, empowers the people" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good bonus and Qantas points." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"bad managers, no oversight of managers, no direction" ((in 9 reviews)); "No job security and a toxic work culture." ((in 8 reviews)); "Chaotic, changing prorities, poor leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "Nepotism is present in some departments" ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and long shifts" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fortescue layoffs in 2026?

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

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Fortescue reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(403 total reviews)

Neville Power

56% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

Fortescue has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 403 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fortescue employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

403 reviews

5.0

Oct 22, 2023

Mining Engineer

Drill and blast engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Culture Environment Co-workers Pay Flights

Cons

Work hours Work life balance work load

3.0

Oct 18, 2023

Good Intentions, Bad Management

It project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Standard salaries and typical mining company benefits. Work-Life Balance - They promote a good work-life balance. Compensation and Benefits - Industry standard compensation and benefits, and bonuses are good.

Cons

Overall, the FMG Tech is in shambles with people leaders who micromanage and propagate a blame culture. This division has had significant turnover of talented and qualified teams members due to bad management. Management Issues - Inexperience and untrained managers who micromanage everything. Senior management team is unresponsive and often lacking clear direction, leading to low morale and a general lack of motivation amongst team members. Company Culture - Toxic groupie culture within technology. The workplace environment is not inclusive or supportive. Feedback is not taken seriously and concerns are brushed under the rug. Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development are limited. Training sessions are rare, and when they did occur, they're outdated or irrelevant to our actual roles

3.0

Oct 13, 2023

A Normal Mining Company

Pcs engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All typical big company benefits. Standard salaries, so not too bad.

Cons

Finger-pointing culture. Lots of arrogant people.

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