Does Leonardo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leonardo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leonardo. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leonardo?

76% of Leonardo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leonardo 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leonardo?

Systems Engineer (94) , Software Engineer (89) , Engineer (68) , Project Manager (64) , System Engineer (45) , Program Manager (30) , Impiegato Tecnico (27) , Buyer (22) , Senior Systems Engineer (22) , Operaio Metalmeccanico (19) , Principal Systems Engineer (19) , Impiegato (18) , Manager (17) , Ingegnere (16) , Manufacturing Engineer (16)

What are the pros of working at Leonardo according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and are average for the industry." ((in 144 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 119 reviews)); "Great people and teamworking you'll be happy if you don't want to stretch yourself and continue to only work in you comfort zone" ((in 113 reviews)); "Good pay and working hours with overtime" ((in 42 reviews)); "• Good pension (but not as good as it used to be)." ((in 39 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Leonardo according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of drive / motivation from leaders." ((in 93 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market and difficult to innovate" ((in 66 reviews)); "No career progression" ((in 31 reviews)); "All the senior managers have all worked there forever and it's an old boys club." ((in 23 reviews)); "No training, extremely political" ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Leonardo layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Leonardo layoffs and their outlook for job security at Leonardo in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Leonardo locations?

Philadelphia , Overland Park , Tucson , Melbourne , Washington , Phila , Huntsville , New York , Dallas , San Diego , Fort Walton Beach , Miami , Milton , Tampa , Romeoville , Arlington , Dulles , West Plains , Milwaukee , Random Lake , Greensboro , Winston-Salem , Arlington , DeSoto , Italy , England , Maineville , Cleveland , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach

Leonardo reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,341 total reviews)

Roberto Cingolani

91% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Leonardo has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,341 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leonardo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Feb 9, 2026

Very poorly managed. Antiquated in its ways of working

Mechanical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work pattern is a good benefit

Cons

Very antiquated with very little company investment in Uk product range. A company culture at Yeovil that is highly resistant to change

Leonardo Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 4 years of contribution to Leonardo in Yeovil. We genuinely value the commitment of our long-serving employees and appreciate you highlighting flexible working as a positive aspect of your experience. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding investment, culture, and leadership visibility. We recognise that change can sometimes feel slow, and we are actively working to strengthen our UK capabilities and evolve how we operate. Your comments on engagement are important. We continue to encourage open dialogue between leaders and teams and are committed to improving how we listen and respond.

5.0

Feb 7, 2026

Pretty good for carrer develoment

Planning coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management, Salary,Knowledge, organization, PTO

Cons

Difficult to be hired, No OT,

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

Excellent employer

Sub contract manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Good people Supportive of staff Interesting work A sense of achievement and being valued.

Cons

Nothing of any real significance

Leonardo Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about your experience at Leonardo. We’re really pleased to hear you feel supported, valued and part of a strong culture. It’s great to know the work feels meaningful and rewarding. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for being part of the team.

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