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 (53) , Systems Engineer (50) , 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 249 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 194 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 124 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 118 reviews))

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

"Poor management and HR." ((in 157 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 74 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 39 reviews)); "Some lack of direction in senior leadership" ((in 33 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.

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,435 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% approve of CEO

78% 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 3,435 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

4.0

Apr 22, 2026

Nice environment, smart people, can be stressful

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Highly competent colleagues and management

Cons

Time constraints can cause stress

Rolls-Royce Response

It’s good to hear you’re surrounded by capable colleagues and management – that kind of environment really shapes how work feels day to day. We know time pressures can build in some roles, and your feedback is helpful as we continue to focus on supporting colleagues and keeping workloads manageable

5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Strong culture in a growing company, benefits need improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company Culture Growing Company Most people enjoy working there

Cons

Benefits could be a bit better

Rolls-Royce Response

A strong culture doesn’t just happen – it’s shaped by the people in it, so it’s great to hear that’s coming through as part of your experience. We want our benefits to reflect the value people bring, and they’re something we continue to review to make sure they stay competitive. Your feedback is appreciated as we keep building on what’s working well.

3.0

Apr 17, 2026

comp des eng

Component design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good salary and pay progression

Cons

poor growth in role / promotion process

Rolls-Royce Response

It’s good to see the salary and pay progression recognised as part of your experience. We know career growth can feel different for everyone, and we’re continuing to work on making development paths and promotion processes clearer and better supported across the business.

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