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.

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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

4.0

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 3,439 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

1.0

Jul 10, 2025

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Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very interesting work. Pioneering company.

Cons

Not keen on innovative ways to work.

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Change can be tough, and it doesn’t always feel smooth, even when the bigger picture is positive. Our transformation is focused on building a stronger, more resilient business for long-term success, and we know that takes time. We’re always working to improve and simplify things. Staying adaptable to new ways of working is key, and your feedback helps us continue to evolve. If you’d like to share more, our Speak Up Line’s always available: https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/17304/index.html

4.0

Jul 8, 2025

Great

Planning and delivery

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job stability Collaborative environment Friendly people

Cons

Medium paced Slow growth Salary is under industry standard

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. A strong culture doesn’t just happen – it’s shaped by the people in it, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed working in a collaborative environment. We know salary is a key part of the experience, and we’re always reviewing what we offer to ensure it stays competitive and supports everyone in the right way.

5.0

Jul 8, 2025

Wonderful place to work.

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful place to work with engaging work and social team.

Cons

Normal large company issues and cons.

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing, sounds like you have some great people around you. That kind of support makes a huge difference.

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Jobs at Rolls-Royce

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