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?

82% 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) , Associate Technical Professional (26) , Technical Advisor (26) , 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 235 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 235 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 210 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 120 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 111 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 129 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 37 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 35 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((in 32 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

82% would recommend to a friend

(3,192 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

87% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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KBR has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,192 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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3K reviews

3.0

Jan 16, 2013

Good Steady EPC

Senior technical advisor engineering systems

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Project work is steady and challenging, family first environment

Cons

difficult political structures in departments, lack of leadership, benefits lackluster

4.0

Jan 14, 2013

Excellent Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large corporate with several career options

Cons

Very bureaucratic and difficult to effect change

3.0

Jan 10, 2013

Overall it is a good company to work for.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High caliber, well educated and trained workforce.

Cons

Too republican and afraid of change. Takes long time to join fraternity.

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