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 305 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 269 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 191 reviews)); "Many benefits and pay scheme are good" ((in 170 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 132 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 157 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 73 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 38 reviews)); "No direction; poor leadership at the time i was there" ((in 32 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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Rolls-Royce reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,441 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 3,441 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

2.0

Mar 20, 2025

Good place to start

Global commodity manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth and development. Good flexibility.

Cons

Second to Derby, UK, center of the universe Lots of job cuts and constant reorg

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you valued the growth, development opportunities, and flexibility at Rolls-Royce. We understand that change can sometimes be challenging, and our transformation is focused on building a stronger, more resilient business for the future. We remain committed to supporting our people through clear communication and ongoing development. Your feedback is appreciated as we continue to improve the employee experience.

4.0

Mar 20, 2025

Friendly place to work

Strategic buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to develop Lots of expertise around you

Cons

Management team have been in Rolls-Royce for decades and opportunities to break in to this are hard.

Rolls-Royce Response

We appreciate your feedback! It’s encouraging to hear that the development opportunities and expertise at Rolls-Royce stood out to you. We are committed to creating more opportunities for growth and advancement across all levels. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to evolve and enhance our approach to supporting the development of our employees.

3.0

Mar 17, 2025

Good company, organise structure changes might happen

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, flexible and supportive management.

Cons

organizational structure changes might happen in between

Rolls-Royce Response

We’re pleased to hear that you find Rolls-Royce to be a positive workplace with flexible and supportive management. Our transformation efforts are focused on building a stronger, more resilient business for long-term success. Thank you for sharing your feedback; it’s valued and helps us continue to improve the employee experience.

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