Does Joby Aviation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Joby Aviation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Joby Aviation. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Joby Aviation?

69% of Joby Aviation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Joby Aviation 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Joby Aviation?

Engineer (12) , Manufacturing Engineer (12) , Software Engineer (8) , Mechanical Engineer (5) , Test Engineer (5) , Intern (3) , Internship (3) , Senior Mechanical Engineer (3) , Team Lead (3) , Technician (3) , Aerospace Engineer (2) , Composite Technician (2) , Flight Test Engineer (2) , Human Resources (2) , Product Quality Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at Joby Aviation according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "The company culture is great and very transparent internally." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good benefits, lots of work" ((in 10 reviews)); "Amazing team, always willing to share their knowledge and experience and guide new hires." ((in 7 reviews)); "Free food 5 times a day" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"But at least this behavior just got promoted, which casts huge doubt on the rest of the company's management as well." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes disorganized due to so many new employees from different companies." ((in 7 reviews)); "Hectic, lower pay compared to other companies doing the same thing" ((in 6 reviews)); "A healthy work/life balance can be difficult to achieve given the tight timelines" ((in 6 reviews)); "Occasional long hours and lower pay" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Joby Aviation layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Joby Aviation locations?

Santa Cruz , San Carlos , Marina , San Francisco , Washington , Fallbrook , San Jose , Scotts Valley , Cedar Rapids , Marina District

Joby Aviation reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(148 total reviews)

JoeBen Bevirt

89% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Joby Aviation has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 148 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Joby Aviation 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

148 reviews

5.0

Nov 8, 2025

Great Experience

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very hands on, always working on cutting-edge technology

Cons

No cons that I can mention

5.0

Oct 15, 2025

Amazing Technology

Electrochemical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The technology from motor, aircraft, and battery design is a marvel. The company is highly vertically integrated. The team is highly skilled and comes from prominent industry experience. Access to some great lab equipment onsite to complete the work. Overall good team structure and mentality. JOBY has an exciting mission.

Cons

Work life balance can be stressful, especially during crunch periods. Agile and Iterative design work is necessary, but can at times be a pain point.

5.0

Oct 1, 2025

Great Company

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast-paced, many hats, very rewarding work

Cons

Toxic seasons a few times a year, slow upward trajectory in some teams

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