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?

"The people are great and friendly" ((in 311 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 268 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 204 reviews)); "Many benefits and pay scheme are good" ((in 180 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))

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 151 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 73 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 40 reviews)); "No direction; poor leadership at the time i was there" ((in 32 reviews)); "Long hours and very corporate" ((in 27 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Jul 14, 2025

Good job good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-Life balance, interesting, great people

Cons

Relentless pursuit of cost initiatives, struggling to address mental health

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing and for your dedication over the last 10 years. Sounds like you’ve had some great people around you, and that kind of support makes a huge difference. We know that mental health can be a challenge for many, so please view the Our People section of Engine Room, it has more information about how you can access our mental health support.

5.0

Jul 14, 2025

Great learning environment for new grads

Senior buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ roles and responsibilities clearly defined + market leader in propulsion

Cons

+ Aerospace does not move fast, however, there are plenty of technical components to learn about the business.

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

It’s great to know things are feeling clear and you had the opportunity to learn about the technical components of the business. We’re focused on keeping things simple – constantly working together to find better solutions. Your feedback helps us continue to improve.

5.0

Jul 13, 2025

Great Company

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, learning opportunities, clear growth path

Cons

Red tape, cost cutting measures

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing your experience, and for your time with us. It’s brilliant to hear you’ve felt supported to grow and learn here, that’s exactly what we want for everyone. We know that some processes may feel outdated, and there’s always more we can do to improve. Our focus is on keeping it simple, constantly working together to share ideas and find better solutions.

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