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 (60) , 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?

"people are great and helpful" ((in 304 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 264 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 180 reviews)); "Many benefits and pay scheme are good" ((in 172 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 125 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 74 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 40 reviews)); "lack of leadership." ((in 30 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.

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

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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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3K reviews

2.0

Jan 31, 2019

Rolls Royce Bangalore - A sinking ship

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A Technology Giant In Aerospace

Cons

A pathetic cost center in India.

3.0

Aug 2, 2018

Experience RR

Engineering team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good brand, flexible working, good career starter, process driven

Cons

bad management terrible compensation, standardisation Low attention to innovation and progression

1.0

Feb 13, 2018

Engineering company with headless management.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed environment and nothing else......

Cons

1) Pathetic IT. 2) Management has no understanding of complexities of a Jet engine and which technology can help in development. managers are busy but nobody knows what they are busy with !! 3) Management has no understanding of difference between will and wish . 4) Management does not believe in developing capabilities.

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Rolls Royce Bangalore - A sinking ship

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Engineering company with headless management.

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