Does Rio Tinto pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rio Tinto employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rio Tinto. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rio Tinto?

76% of Rio Tinto employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rio Tinto 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rio Tinto?

Senior Advisor (58) , Analyst (56) , Engineer (54) , Project Manager (45) , Manager (43) , Principal Advisor (41) , Advisor (40) , Mining Engineer (35) , Business Analyst (32) , Specialist (32) , Project Engineer (28) , Superintendent (28) , Supervisor (25) , Process Engineer (22) , Machine Operator (19)

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

"Good benefits and looks after employees" ((in 272 reviews)); "Good pay and friends with colleagues." ((in 195 reviews)); "Great people and team in Singapore" ((in 180 reviews)); "Good culture and people and" ((in 142 reviews)); "Good work life balance and" ((in 141 reviews))

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

"No career progression path designed" ((in 32 reviews)); "Long hours and very Australia" ((in 26 reviews)); "The Senior leadership doesn't practice what they preach." ((in 26 reviews)); "The managers here are dangerous and reckless." ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management is constantly changing." ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rio Tinto layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Rio Tinto locations?

Salt Lake City , Boron , South Jordan , Chicago , Magna , Denver , West Jordan , Washington , Los Angeles , Greenwood Village , Bingham Canyon , New York , Phoenix , Superior , Charlotte , West Valley City , Greenwood Village , Toms River , Logan , Draper , Neenah , Malta , Three Forks , Robards , Sebree , Gillette , Ravenswood , Wilmington , San Diego , Sanford

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Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(2,433 total reviews)

Simon Trott

61% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Rio Tinto has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,433 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rio Tinto employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Sep 10, 2024

Great Company to work for

Senior advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lot of advantages and very diverse company

Cons

A lot of pressure Some management individuals are sometimes a bit pushy!

3.0

Sep 9, 2024

Good company

Approvals coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyed my time, lots of work but interesting work.

Cons

So much politics between employees

5.0

Sep 8, 2024

Great Benefits

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits, strong values mindset

Cons

Global hours can be challenging for those in global roles.

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