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

5.0

Jul 1, 2025

Great company

Project lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent pay, benefits and work life balance. Growing company, exciting long term projects

Cons

Growing pains in the short term, customer management challenging

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing! We want our benefits to reflect the value people bring, so it’s great to hear the support we offer is working well for you. We’re focused on building a stronger, more resilient business for the future, and your feedback helps us continue to grow and improve.

5.0

Jun 30, 2025

Great place to work :)

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

World class colleagues, awesome diversity and inclusion schemes - make everyone feel welcome, and everyone pulls their weight as everyone is excellent technically.

Cons

Not enough parking but parking situation is under review.

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing your 5-star review. A strong culture doesn’t just happen - it’s shaped by the people in it, so it’s great to hear yours has been a positive experience.

5.0

Jun 30, 2025

Good company

Quality manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

RR is very good company. work is nice and relaxing. that helps employees to use their potential and give their best.

Cons

salaries are less. Company is big so things are bit slow.

Rolls-Royce Response

10mo

It’s great to hear you feel supported, that’s exactly what we aim for. Pay and benefits are 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.

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