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 3% 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 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leonardo?

Systems Engineer (91) , Software Engineer (89) , Engineer (68) , Project Manager (64) , System Engineer (46) , Program Manager (30) , Impiegato Tecnico (27) , Buyer (22) , Senior Systems Engineer (22) , Operaio Metalmeccanico (19) , Principal Systems Engineer (19) , Impiegato (17) , Manager (17) , Ingegnere (16) , Manufacturing 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 128 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 112 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 110 reviews)); "Good pay and working hours with overtime" ((in 44 reviews)); "• Good pension (but not as good as it used to be)." ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of drive / motivation from leaders." ((in 87 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market and difficult to innovate" ((in 66 reviews)); "No career progression" ((in 32 reviews)); "Managers have limited influence in the process and struggle to keep people as a result." ((in 23 reviews)); "No training, extremely political" ((in 17 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.

Leonardo reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,336 total reviews)

Roberto Cingolani

89% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Leonardo has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,336 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Nov 2, 2025

Supportive Workplace with Great Benefits but Limited Pay and Progression.

Structural design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive workplace offering strong opportunities for professional development, excellent training, a good pension scheme, comprehensive benefits, and unionized negotiations, with flexibility that promotes a healthy work–life balance.

Cons

Poor salary and bonus scheme. Poor progression.

Leonardo Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review and for your contributions over the past few years. We’re pleased to hear you value the supportive culture, professional development opportunities, and flexible working environment at Leonardo. We’re proud of the commitment our teams show to creating a positive workplace. We appreciate your feedback regarding pay and progression. We understand how important these factors are and continue to review our reward structures and career development frameworks to ensure they meet the needs and aspirations of our people. Thank you again for being part of Leonardo.

5.0

Oct 31, 2025

Supportive company that truly values its people

Early careers talent acquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leonardo UK has a great culture and genuinely cares about its employees. Leadership is approachable, open to feedback, and encourages growth. There’s a real focus on wellbeing, development, and collaboration. Flexible working and a healthy work-life balance make a big difference too.

Cons

As the company grows, some processes are still finding their feet — but things are improving quickly.

5.0

Oct 30, 2025

Good

Research engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice work environment and team

Cons

Pay is relatively low for industry

Leonardo Response

7mo

Thank you for your review and for highlighting our positive work environment and team culture. We’re glad you’re enjoying your experience at Leonardo. We appreciate your feedback on pay and continue to review our reward packages to stay competitive within the industry. Thanks for being part of our team!

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