Does KBR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KBR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KBR. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KBR?

81% of KBR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KBR 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KBR?

Engineer (78) , Project Manager (69) , Systems Engineer (49) , Technical Professional (38) , Process Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (32) , Logistics Coordinator (27) , Technical Advisor (26) , Associate Technical Professional (25) , Manager (25) , Project Engineer (22) , Accountant (19) , Administrative Assistant (19) , Mechanical Engineer (18) , Operations Coordinator (18)

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

"As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 243 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 227 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 209 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 120 reviews)); "Salary is good always paid on time" ((in 105 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and the follow up with HR is poor." ((in 126 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 39 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 37 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 36 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about KBR layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,185 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

87% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

KBR has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KBR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aérospatiale et défense industry (3.6 stars).

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4.0

Apr 15, 2025

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Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, good values and great management

Cons

Customers can take time to get feedback to you on your work

KBR Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at KBR!

3.0

Apr 15, 2025

Working

Senior payroll specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company to start work, decent package, strong company ethics and professional, respect employees preference.

Cons

slow career growth professionally and financially.

4.0

Apr 14, 2025

Great people, mid salary

Hr associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of health benefits (hinge health, Maven (women health benefit),great place to work) and great people. Lots of company events depending on how active you want to be! also office based so it's harder for remote workers to participate

Cons

seem to have hit a wall, opportunities to transfer laterally

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