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 (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?

"people are great and helpful" ((in 309 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 257 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 126 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 125 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 157 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 75 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 35 reviews)); "Senior leadership feel out of touch to workforce" ((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

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

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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

5.0

Nov 17, 2025

Review

Design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loads of different opportunities. Some very competent colleagues.

Cons

Cumbersome processes. Responsibilities of different teams not clearly defined.

Rolls-Royce Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Having access to a wide range of opportunities and working alongside capable colleagues can really shape how work feels day to day. We know some processes and team responsibilities can feel unclear at times, and we’re continuing to focus on keeping things simple and improving how work gets done across the business. Your perspective helps us build on what’s working well.

5.0

Nov 16, 2025

Overwhelmingly Positive Experience

Operations officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is exceptional Generous yearly pay increases Bonus for company performance Share options Great PTO 11% pension contribution from the company for over 45’s Excellent development opportunities if you’re prepared to put in the effort. It’s up to you to drive your career Flexible hybrid working Work life balance Compressed hours available subject to approval Relaxed corporate culture Amazing people

Cons

Some of the offices since COVID are a mess. Poor desk set ups, broken screens Hot desking is the bain of everyone’s lives For an technical company the tools and equipment are outdated in many areas

Rolls-Royce Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing your experience, and for your 8 years with us. It’s great to hear the pay, benefits, flexibility and development opportunities have made such a strong impression, and that you’ve felt supported to shape your career along the way. Having the right balance and support around you makes a real difference, and it’s good to know that’s been part of your experience. Your feedback is really appreciated as we continue to build on what’s working well.

4.0

Nov 10, 2025

Good perks, slow progress

Controls engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, bonuses and employee benefits. IT finally improving

Cons

Bureaucracy, Ring-fenced systems meaning it can take ages to get the simplest of things done without layers of approval - paying suppliers or purchasing goods.

Rolls-Royce Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing your experience, and for your 8 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 some processes may feel slow at times, and there’s always more we can do to improve. Our focus is on keeping it simple and continuing to find better ways of working day to day.

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