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 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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Rolls-Royce reviews

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

5.0

Jan 4, 2026

Great place to grow

Business devopment

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Allows you to grow and embrace a lot if you are keen

Cons

It’s a FTSE 100 company, there will be issues in different pockets. Overall great place to have a sense of purpose!

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

It’s great to hear you felt supported to grow and take on new opportunities during your time with us - that’s exactly what we want for everyone. We know working in a large organisation has unique challenges, but having a sense of purpose and direction is something we continue to focus on as we build for the long term.

1.0

Jan 1, 2026

Low Salary

Engineering specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company, diverse global work force.

Cons

Salary no longer competitive compared with other Aerospace Companies

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your experience, and for your 10 years with us. Pay and benefits are a big part of the experience, and we’re always reviewing what we offer to make sure it stays competitive and reflects the skills and experience people bring.

5.0

Jan 1, 2026

Great Company to work for

Technical programme manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structure, Well Paid, Good Career Progression and Training

Cons

No Real Cons Maybe too many local junior managers that don't add value to the process

Rolls-Royce Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing your experience, and for your 10 years with us. It’s good to hear the structure, pay, and opportunities to grow and develop were positives during your time here. We know leadership plays an important role in how people experience work, and we’re always focused on strengthening that across the business.

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