Is Rolls-Royce a good company to work for?

Rolls-Royce has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 4,503 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 (169) , 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 308 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 262 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 188 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 125 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))

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 160 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 75 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 34 reviews)); "No direction; poor leadership at the time i was there" ((in 30 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

Rolls-Royce reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,444 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,444 reviews)

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Rolls-Royce has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,444 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Feb 19, 2026

Good for staff, poor for management

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and great structure for pay rises

Cons

Poor maternity leave and main benefits for managers only exist to tie you into the company and prevent you from leaving, limited benefits for middle management and often staff earn more.

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your experience and for your 5 years with us. Pay and benefits are a big part of the experience, and we want what we offer to reflect the value people bring. We know benefits and policies can feel different depending on role and location, and your feedback is helpful as we continue to review how we support colleagues across the business.

5.0

Feb 18, 2026

Great place to work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice culture and employee centric policies Saftey is their firt moto great working culture

Cons

None as of now would enjoy if able to join them

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. A positive culture and strong focus on safety are things we care deeply about, so it’s encouraging to see those recognised. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

4.0

Feb 18, 2026

Range of interesting work

Technical programme lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Size of company allows plenty of training and opportunities to be involved on various projects

Cons

Some IT systems are old and some processes are old and slow

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Having access to a wide range of projects and opportunities to develop skills can really shape how work feels day to day. We know some systems and processes may feel outdated at times, and we are investing in our IT systems. Our focus is on keeping it simple and continuing to find better ways of working across the business.

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