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?

"Good benefits and pension plan" ((in 140 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 114 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 114 reviews)); "Good pay and working hours with overtime" ((in 40 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 95 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market and difficult to innovate" ((in 63 reviews)); "Responsibility not recognised, poor career progression" ((in 26 reviews)); "All the senior managers have all worked there forever and it's an old boys club." ((in 24 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Jan 24, 2026

Incompetence reins supreme

Avionics instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pension. Pays well given the job level.

Cons

Toxic management and incompetent HR staff.

Leonardo Response

5mo

We note your positive comments regarding pay and pension provision. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with management and HR has been a negative one. We take comments like these seriously, as they don’t reflect the standards we aim to uphold across the business. Leonardo invests significantly in leadership development, employee support, and professional HR practices, and many colleagues report positive, constructive experiences in these areas. That said, we recognise that experiences can vary, and we are always open to listening and improving. We would encourage you to raise specific concerns through internal channels so they can be explored properly and addressed where appropriate.

5.0

Jan 22, 2026

Extremely friendly

Material supply officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great place to work with good staff who boosts your confidence and aspirations

Cons

food isn't the best in canteen and no diversity

Leonardo Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for joining Leonardo. We’re delighted to hear that your colleagues have been so supportive and that you feel encouraged in your role. We also appreciate your feedback on the canteen and promotion opportunities. It’s valuable as we continue to look for ways to improve the employee experience.

5.0

Jan 22, 2026

Great work life balance on shifts

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- 4 days on, 4 days off shift is a gamechanger for my worklife balance. - Shift premium of 35% / 40% is industry leading - 15% pension contribution when you put in 8% (23% total) is outstanding.

Cons

- Can have long periods of trying to find enough work to fill a day fallowed by short lived busy periods. Would be better to have a consistant flow of work to fill timesheets but it is what it is - Base pay without shift premium isn't amazing and lower then industry standard. Wouldn't work here without shifts

Leonardo Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your 3 years with Leonardo. We’re glad to hear that your shift pattern, premium, and pension contributions are making a real difference to your work-life balance. We also appreciate your feedback on workload flow and base pay. It’s important to us as we continue to find ways to support our teams and ensure a rewarding experience for everyone.

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