Is Rolls-Royce a good company to work for?

Rolls-Royce has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 4,501 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at Rolls-Royce to a friend and 78% 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?

84% 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 (27)

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

"The people are great and friendly" ((in 303 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 263 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 185 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 123 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 118 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 155 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 69 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 38 reviews)); "No direction; poor leadership at the time i was there" ((in 32 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

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Rolls-Royce reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,442 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% approve of CEO

78% 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 3,442 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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Apr 2, 2026

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Complex, high-impact problems, Strong focus on systems thinking, Data-heavy environment, Cross-functional collaboration, Real-world impact

Cons

High complexity, Long decision cycles

Rolls-Royce Response

1mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Having the opportunity to be involved in projects that support real world impact alongside cross-functional teams can really shape how work feels. We know decision-making in a large organisation can feel slow at times, and there’s always more we can do to improve. Our focus is on keeping things moving with clarity and purpose.

4.0

Mar 31, 2026

Great worklife

Senior strategic buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance, Helpful people, Plenty of opportunity, Strong customer base

Cons

Slow moving work-flow, Weak supply chain relations

Rolls-Royce Response

1mo

Getting the balance right makes such a difference, and it’s good to see that work–life balance and the people around you have been real positives. We know some processes and ways of working can feel slow at times, and there’s always more we can do to improve. Our focus is on keeping things simple and continuing to find better ways of working across the business.

5.0

Mar 31, 2026

Best culture, great company to work

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good culture - Supportive people - No work pressure

Cons

- Limited Areas to explore in data science - Less perks

Rolls-Royce Response

1mo

A strong culture doesn’t just happen – it’s shaped by the people in it, so it’s great to hear yours has been a positive experience. We know there’s always more we can do to grow the range of opportunities available, and your feedback is helpful as we continue to develop how different disciplines are supported across the business.

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