Is Rolls-Royce a good company to work for?

Rolls-Royce has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 4,505 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% 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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rolls-Royce?

82% 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?

"people are great and helpful" ((in 307 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 260 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 187 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 125 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 121 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 73 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 36 reviews)); "Some lack of direction in senior leadership" ((in 33 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 22 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

82% 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

3.5

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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

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.

2.0

Mar 20, 2025

Good place to start

Global commodity manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth and development. Good flexibility.

Cons

Second to Derby, UK, center of the universe Lots of job cuts and constant reorg

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you valued the growth, development opportunities, and flexibility at Rolls-Royce. We understand that change can sometimes be challenging, and our transformation is focused on building a stronger, more resilient business for the future. We remain committed to supporting our people through clear communication and ongoing development. Your feedback is appreciated as we continue to improve the employee experience.

4.0

Mar 20, 2025

Friendly place to work

Strategic buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to develop Lots of expertise around you

Cons

Management team have been in Rolls-Royce for decades and opportunities to break in to this are hard.

Rolls-Royce Response

We appreciate your feedback! It’s encouraging to hear that the development opportunities and expertise at Rolls-Royce stood out to you. We are committed to creating more opportunities for growth and advancement across all levels. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to evolve and enhance our approach to supporting the development of our employees.

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