Does Leonardo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leonardo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leonardo. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leonardo?

75% of Leonardo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leonardo 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leonardo?

Systems Engineer (91) , Software Engineer (88) , Engineer (68) , Project Manager (64) , System Engineer (46) , Program Manager (29) , Impiegato Tecnico (27) , Buyer (22) , Senior Systems Engineer (22) , Operaio Metalmeccanico (19) , Principal Systems Engineer (18) , Impiegato (17) , Manager (17) , Manufacturing Engineer (16) , Senior Software Engineer (16)

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

"Benefits are good and are average for the industry." ((in 139 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 120 reviews)); "Great people and teamworking you'll be happy if you don't want to stretch yourself and continue to only work in you comfort zone" ((in 107 reviews)); "Good pay and working hours with overtime" ((in 42 reviews)); "• Good pension (but not as good as it used to be)." ((in 39 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of drive / motivation from leaders." ((in 94 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market and difficult to innovate" ((in 73 reviews)); ") slow career progression" ((in 27 reviews)); "Managers have limited influence in the process and struggle to keep people as a result." ((in 21 reviews)); "No training, extremely political" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Leonardo layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,331 total reviews)

Roberto Cingolani

89% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Leonardo has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,331 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leonardo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Mar 19, 2026

Apprentice

Graduate apprentice engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It offers great work life balance

Cons

Pay could be better as you progress

Leonardo Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contribution over the past few years. We’re glad to hear that you’ve experienced a strong work–life balance during your apprenticeship. We appreciate your comments on pay progression as you advance. This is an area we continue to review to ensure our development pathways and reward structures support people as they grow in their careers. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective.

3.0

Mar 18, 2026

Static

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Technology is interesting and challenging.

Cons

Salaries of longer serving employees is often held back with new staff starting on higher salary or levels with me experience or knowledge of systems and processes. Old buildings and inadequate staff parking.

Leonardo Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your long‑standing commitment to Leonardo. We’re pleased to hear that you continue to find the technology engaging and challenging. Your experience and expertise are incredibly valuable to us. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary progression, facilities, and parking. We recognise these concerns and continue to review our reward structures and site infrastructure to better support our people and the way we work today. We’d also encourage you to explore opportunities through our internal mobility platform. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective and for your many years of contribution.

5.0

Mar 12, 2026

Recommend

Project controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work - Great flexible working policy - Great induction & training - great benefit package - Supportive working environment

Cons

Low office work space - lot of nepotism in promotions - Longer term employees can have outdated mindset on processes

Leonardo Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really pleased to hear you value the interesting work, flexible working, supportive environment, and the training and benefits we offer. We also appreciate your honest feedback. Insights like yours help guide that improvement. Thanks again for your contribution and for helping us build a better workplace.

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