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 3% 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 (50) , 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?

"Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 236 reviews)); "As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 233 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 212 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning expereince" ((in 116 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 114 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 124 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 41 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 35 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 34 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((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.

KBR reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,194 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

86% 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 3,194 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

Feb 7, 2013

It is a job that pays. very limited perks. not transparent in the true sense.

Administrative specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

i get paid Salary sacrafice is available good team

Cons

too many ridiulous policy documents, a process and a policy to use another policy. Inconsistent management decisions Pay inconsistency No career advancement opportunities in projects, especially if manager ignores your interest and continues to interview and hire outside KBR not giving current staff an option for change.

5.0

Feb 1, 2013

Excellent company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people make the company great and they work with you to help you achieve all that you can to be successful.

Cons

Work environments overseas could be a bit better.

4.0

Feb 1, 2013

Great Company

Operations coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really experienced in government contracting. Benefits were excellant, along with time off and an opportunity to travel the world.

Cons

No stability in government contracting. It is hard to transfer overseas experience into state side experience.

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