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?

"Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 239 reviews)); "As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((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 122 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 125 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 38 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((in 36 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 35 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((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

(3,186 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 3,186 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

4.0

Jan 9, 2011

A great place to establish contractor experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, excellent opportunuties for savings, you can actually build on the opportunity you have while working for KBR. Remain focused on the bigger picture and accomplish your goals.

Cons

Occasionally, you can get caught up in the hype and forget your focus, and KBR can get you to where you want to go in the near future, if you remain disciplined and determined.

1.0

Jan 5, 2011

Intermediate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

people are very, very laid back. Upper managese seem to lose respec for people unless they are near the same age level.

Cons

people are lazy and very laid back. Upper management does not respect people unless they are near the same age level.

2.0

Dec 31, 2010

Good start to gain experience

Instrument fitter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quick money with an ability to learn a craft/trade without prior experience

Cons

Temporary work lack of stability

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