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 (52) , 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?

"The people are great and friendly" ((in 313 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 265 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 184 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 127 reviews)); "Colleagues are great" ((in 105 reviews))

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

"Their poor management and processes that I witnessed have now completely tainted my view of Rolls" ((in 155 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 73 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 37 reviews)); "Some lack of direction in senior leadership" ((in 30 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 22 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

(3,439 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

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 3,439 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

Dec 13, 2025

Great company to work for

Elearning

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Big company and culture reflects

Rolls-Royce Response

5mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. We really care about creating a space where everyone can be themselves and feel supported, and it’s good to know that’s been your experience. We know working in a large organisation can feel different at times, and your feedback helps us keep focusing on how people experience work day to day

5.0

Dec 11, 2025

Great place to start your career

Electronics engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are genuinely hard working and diligent, you have many opportunities available.

Cons

Rolls Royce is largely a mechanical engineering organisation so the wider company does not fully appreciate the electronics and software side of the business.

Rolls-Royce Response

4mo

Having the opportunity to build a career through hard work and diligence is important, and it’s good to hear that’s been your experience. We know pay and benefits are a big part of the overall experience, and they’re something we continue to review to make sure they stay competitive and reflect the value people bring. Your perspective is appreciated as we keep building on how different skills and disciplines are recognised across the business.

4.0

Dec 6, 2025

Great Company to work

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global Diverse teams Work/life balance

Cons

Delay in decision making by management

Rolls-Royce Response

5mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s good to hear the role has been a valuable opportunity. Creating a space where everyone can be themselves and feel supported is important to us.

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Jobs at Rolls-Royce

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