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 238 reviews)); "good pay and the technical folks are good" ((in 232 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 211 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning expereince" ((in 125 reviews)); "Good salary &good location&filing very well &" ((in 109 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 128 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 42 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 38 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 35 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

(3,186 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

87% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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

3.0

Nov 8, 2010

Make your own deal when you go in

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work - life balance. Easy to take time off. Friendly people to work with Opportunity to travel internationally if you want

Cons

Very little connection to corporate management while on jobsite Employees take a second seat to stockholders Lots of corporate beaurocracy and propaganda

3.0

Oct 24, 2010

Great place to work

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. KBR has many opportunities to develope and grow. Management believes in education. Great place for young developing individuals.

Cons

Salary could be better but the benefit package makes up for any salary deficencies. Culture has a military feel to it.

4.0

Oct 17, 2010

Great pay and a unique opportunity

Senior security technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay Vacation every four months with air travel Meals and housing provided allowing for substantial savings

Cons

Monotonous routines (Groundhog's Day) Management more concerned about protecting their jobs and rewarding friends rather than promoting the best people Lack of communication within and between departments, especially regarding policy changes and in dealing with rumors Animosity from some military personnel

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