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 (53) , Project Manager (45) , Manager (43) , Principal Advisor (41) , Advisor (39) , 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 276 reviews)); "Good pay and in SoCal" ((in 194 reviews)); "Great people and team in Singapore" ((in 174 reviews)); "Good work life balance and" ((in 147 reviews)); "Good salaries and conditions lol" ((in 135 reviews))

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

"No career progression path designed" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours and very Australia" ((in 28 reviews)); "The Senior leadership doesn't practice what they preach." ((in 28 reviews)); "The managers here are dangerous and reckless." ((in 22 reviews)); "Upper management is constantly changing." ((in 19 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

Rio Tinto reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(2,427 total reviews)

Simon Trott

61% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Rio Tinto has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,427 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Sep 3, 2025

Toxic Culture

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some good decent human employees

Cons

Very bad culture Pack mentality Racist

4.0

Sep 1, 2025

Great Pay and Safety Culture, but Limited Growth and Job Stability.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Rio Tinto Kennecott comes with strong pay, excellent benefits, and a well-established safety culture, which many employees value highly. The work is technically engaging, and the company has a solid reputation in Salt Lake City, making it an attractive employer.

Cons

Career advancement can be slow, management communication is often inconsistent, and layoffs tied to market cycles create some instability. While work-life balance can be good depending on the role, there are occasional cultural challenges and mixed experiences with unions and benefits.

3.0

Sep 1, 2025

Good

Hse specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company to work with, If you've working experience in India

Cons

Like in any other company Growth

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Toxic Culture

Great Pay and Safety Culture, but Limited Growth and Job Stability.

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