Does Rolls-Royce pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rolls-Royce employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rolls-Royce. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rolls-Royce?

84% of Rolls-Royce employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rolls-Royce 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rolls-Royce?

Engineer (169) , Manufacturing Engineer (158) , Intern (118) , Project Manager (76) , Mechanical Engineer (65) , Internship (59) , Design Engineer (53) , Systems Engineer (51) , Software Engineer (45) , Technician (42) , Buyer (38) , Manager (38) , Project Engineer (32) , Engineering Intern (31) , Mechanical Design Engineer (27)

What are the pros of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"people are great and helpful" ((in 309 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 253 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 183 reviews)); "Many benefits and pay scheme are good" ((in 181 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 128 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and HR." ((in 156 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 75 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 38 reviews)); "Senior leadership feel out of touch to workforce" ((in 31 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rolls-Royce layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,438 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

83% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Rolls-Royce has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,438 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rolls-Royce 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

3K reviews

4.0

Nov 20, 2012

Top Employer for Mount Vernon

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance * good benefits * good salary for the location * great community for raising children * visibility to senior leadership * good brand recognition * global * highly advanced technology (products)

Cons

Difficult processes * IT systems aren't connected and always a step behind latest technology * ageing buildings * employees stuck in their ways and against change * cyclical business based on the market

5.0

Nov 19, 2012

good cars

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good cars and place for workin

Cons

too much use of petrol

5.0

Oct 30, 2012

A great company to work for!

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are almost too many to list! - One of the most prestigious companies in the world - Long term prospects (£62bn order book, UK No 1 superbrand, set to double in size etc...) - Great sense of pride and dedication within the workforce - Some of the most demanding and genuinely interesting technical challenges to work on - Great projects on the horizon - Solid training and coaching framework.

Cons

Not everyone will love living in Derby City although it is definitely improving!

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