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 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leonardo?

Systems Engineer (92) , 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?

"Good benefits and pension plan" ((in 133 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 121 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 114 reviews)); "Good pay and working hours with overtime" ((in 46 reviews)); "• Good pension (but not as good as it used to be)." ((in 38 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of drive / motivation from leaders." ((in 92 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market and difficult to innovate" ((in 74 reviews)); ") slow career progression" ((in 30 reviews)); "All the senior managers have all worked there forever and it's an old boys club." ((in 25 reviews)); "No training, extremely political" ((in 14 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

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

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 1,336 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

5.0

Sep 5, 2025

Great graduate scheme

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really varied placement. Interesting work.

Cons

Pay could be a bit better.

Leonardo Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as part of our graduate scheme in Yeovil. We're thrilled to hear that you've found the placements varied and the work engaging. Our aim is to provide early career professionals with meaningful exposure across the business. We appreciate your feedback on pay. It's an important topic and we’re committed to regularly reviewing our compensation structures to stay competitive and fair.

5.0

Sep 4, 2025

Amazing Working Environment

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Very good warm company culture - The company pushes you to excel - Hard work is recognised - Relaxed working environment - Trust to employees - Lots of employee benefits

Cons

- Difficult work life balance (if you are working on secret projects - no work from home) - Pay as not as great as it could be

Leonardo Response

9mo

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience as a Principal Software Engineer in Luton. We're proud to hear that our culture, recognition of hard work, and trust in our people have made a positive impact on your journey with us. We understand that balancing work and life can be more challenging in certain roles, especially those involving sensitive projects. While remote work options may be limited in those cases, we’re continually exploring ways to support flexibility wherever possible. Your feedback on compensation is appreciated and noted. We remain committed to reviewing our reward structures to ensure they reflect the value our employees bring. Thanks again for your continued dedication and for recommending Leonardo.

5.0

Sep 4, 2025

Good team

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company culture is great

Cons

Can have long hours during crunch time

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