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 been stable over the past 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 307 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 262 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 187 reviews)); "I am very satisfied with this company because it has a good salary and the company really cares about all of the employees." ((in 128 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 123 reviews))

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

"Poor management and HR." ((in 149 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 70 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 40 reviews)); "Some lack of direction in senior leadership" ((in 32 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 24 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

(3,437 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% 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 3,437 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

5.0

Feb 2, 2026

Good employer

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employer, many interesting projects, good work-life balance.

Cons

Rigid pay structure, not the fastest progression.

Rolls-Royce Response

2mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Having interesting projects and a good work–life balance can make a real difference day to day. We know career growth can feel different for everyone, and we’re continuing to work on making development paths clearer and better supported. Pay and progression are important parts of the overall experience, and they’re something we continue to review to make sure they stay competitive and reflect the value people bring.

5.0

Feb 1, 2026

Amazing company

Graduate engineer trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brilliant company to work at!

Cons

Very happy no cons just pros!

Rolls-Royce Response

2mo

It’s great to hear you’re enjoying your time with us. We really care about creating a space where everyone can be themselves and feel supported. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

5.0

Jan 30, 2026

Best organisation

Test analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits, one of the best organisations.

Cons

none, it is just very hierarchical

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

It’s good to see the salary and benefits recognised as part of what’s worked well for you. We know working in a large organisation can sometimes feel very structured, and we’re continuing to focus on keeping things simple and supporting people to do their best work.

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