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

(3,440 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 3,440 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

5.0

Mar 17, 2025

Excellent company

Senior buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, development opportunities, challenging workload

Cons

Headcount/budget constraints in some internal teams

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for sharing your insight! We’re glad to hear that you value the culture, development opportunities, and challenging workload at Rolls-Royce. We recognise that headcount and budget constraints in some areas can be a challenge, and we’re committed to continuously reviewing and improving our resources to better support our employees. Your feedback is important as we work to enhance our workplace and support your growth.

4.0

Mar 13, 2025

NA

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great place to work with and good people

Cons

location far from where i live

Rolls-Royce Response

We know 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.

4.0

Mar 13, 2025

Great Company

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company and very skilled workforce.

Cons

Not always what you know but who you know.

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback! It's great to know that you consider Rolls-Royce a great company with a skilled workforce. We understand your thoughts on networking, and we are committed to ensuring that opportunities for growth and development are accessible to all. Your insights are valuable as we continue to refine and enhance our approach.

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