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) , Senior Systems Engineer (23) , Buyer (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 137 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 123 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 107 reviews)); "• Good pension (but not as good as it used to be)." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of drive / motivation from leaders." ((in 92 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to the market and difficult to innovate" ((in 70 reviews)); ") slow career progression" ((in 25 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

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Leonardo reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,342 total reviews)

Lorenzo Mariani

Not enough data to show CEO approval

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 1,342 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

5.0

Jul 17, 2025

Work Life Balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provides different hybrid working options

Cons

Can sometimes require a bit of travel between sites

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

Excellent Employer

Ta manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working Freedom to express Good career prospects Great people Great benefits Inclusive and diverse employer

Cons

Nothing I can think of

Leonardo Response

11mo

Thank you for providing feedback. We are really pleased that you feel we are an excellent employer.

3.0

Jul 14, 2025

Graduate scheme

Flight control systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers very flexible hours. Has discount subscriptions. Great work culture and inclusive environment.

Cons

Pay rises challenging. HR unwilling and personal performance reviews aren't used as evidence. It falls on time served.

Leonardo Response

11mo

Thank you for providing feedback. Flexibility and company culture are often highlighted as strengths of Leonardo as an employer. Our approach to pay varies depending on your role and if you are on a company programme. For Graduates we offer advanced progression depending on your length of time on the scheme and market benchmarks but this changes when you leave the scheme.

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