Is Rolls-Royce a good company to work for?

Rolls-Royce has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 4,506 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Rolls-Royce to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rolls-Royce have been left by employees working as Manufacturing Engineer , Software Engineer and CNC Machinist .

Does Rolls-Royce pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rolls-Royce employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rolls-Royce. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rolls-Royce?

83% of Rolls-Royce employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rolls-Royce 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rolls-Royce?

Engineer (170) , Manufacturing Engineer (158) , Intern (118) , Project Manager (77) , Mechanical Engineer (65) , Internship (60) , Design Engineer (52) , Systems Engineer (51) , Software Engineer (45) , Technician (42) , Buyer (38) , Manager (38) , Project Engineer (32) , Engineering Intern (31) , Mechanical Design Engineer (28)

What are the pros of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and friendly" ((in 309 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 255 reviews)); "Many benefits and pay scheme are good" ((in 189 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 186 reviews)); "I am very satisfied with this company because it has a good salary and the company really cares about all of the employees." ((in 134 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"Their poor management and processes that I witnessed have now completely tainted my view of Rolls" ((in 153 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 74 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 42 reviews)); "Senior leadership feel out of touch to workforce" ((in 31 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rolls-Royce layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Rolls-Royce locations?

Indianapolis , Mount Vernon , Prince George , Oakland , Walpole , Washington , Houston , Pittsburgh , Richmond , Reston , Stennis Space Center , Pascagoula , Cypress , Huntsville , New York , Savannah , Moon Township , Novi , Oklahoma City , Dallas , Galveston , West Lafayette , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles , Seattle , Derby , Aiken , Pooler , Disputanta

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(3,446 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Rolls-Royce has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,446 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rolls-Royce employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Mar 25, 2025

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engaging, Collaborative, Teamwork, Transparency, Strategic

Cons

Large, Bureaucratic, Slow Moving, Growth

Rolls-Royce Response

We’re grateful for your input! It’s fantastic to hear that the engaging, collaborative, and transparent culture at Rolls-Royce made a positive impact on your experience. We recognise that working in a large organisation can sometimes feel bureaucratic, and we are continuously improving our processes to support continuous innovation and efficiency. Your insights are appreciated, and we wish you every success in your future career.

4.0

Mar 24, 2025

Good

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good working hours here at Rolls Royce

Cons

slow career progression here at Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce Response

Thanks for your feedback. We know career growth can feel different for everyone, and we know we’ve still got work to do to make development paths clearer.

2.0

Mar 24, 2025

RR-OWC Indy

A&p mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engine change crew for corporate jets. Tech 1 , 2, 3 pays levels.

Cons

Engine change crew for insurance program. 70% Travel with base pay after 40 hours, time 1/2 with reset to base pay every Monday. No training for 1st year. OJT verbal training only.

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the engine change crew and pay levels at Rolls-Royce. We recognise the importance of clear communication and supporting our colleagues through high travel demands and training opportunities, and we're committed to continuously improving these areas. We also place great value on upholding commitments and ensuring strong management support. Your insights help us enhance the experience for all our employees as we move forward.

Viewing 205 - 207 of 3,446 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Boeing

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Lockheed Martin

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Northrop Grumman

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

RTX

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Rolls-Royce

Naval Gas Turbine Field Service Representative

Mechanical Integrity Engineer (Stress and Dynamics)

Production Planning & Control Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Commercial Finance Partner - Services