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 (77) , 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.

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

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

1y

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.

4.0

Mar 12, 2025

Experience at Rolls-Royce

Product owner (po)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture Ethical and Flat hierarchy

Cons

No room to grow and gets stagnant after working for a while

Rolls-Royce Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you value the work culture, ethics, and structure at Rolls-Royce. We understand your concern regarding growth opportunities, and we are committed to offering continuous development and clear career progression. Your input is valuable as we work to enhance opportunities for all employees and foster a dynamic environment.

5.0

Mar 12, 2025

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything is good, benefits are good, opportunity to learn is there.

Cons

I don't find any cons as such.

Rolls-Royce Response

1y

We appreciate you sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that you’ve found the benefits, learning opportunities, and overall experience at Rolls-Royce to be positive. We remain committed to maintaining a supportive and rewarding environment for all our employees and will continue to strive for excellence in these areas.

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