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 240 reviews)); "As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 237 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 205 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning expereince" ((in 119 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((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 125 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 39 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 35 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((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.

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Mar 4, 2025

A great place to work

Media specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, amazing co-workers, a feeling of belonging, supporting the mission.

Cons

Sometimes working across timezone around the world is challenging.

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for your continued contributions over the years. We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the flexibility, strong team connections, and sense of purpose in your work. Creating that kind of environment is exactly what we aim for at KBR. We understand that working across global time zones can sometimes be a challenge. As a global organization, we’re continually looking for ways to support better balance and collaboration across regions. Thanks again for being part of the team in Colorado Springs. We’re grateful to have you with us.

4.0

Mar 3, 2025

US defense contracting

Junior data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is great for remote work

Cons

Everything requires US security clearance

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the KBR team. We're glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with remote work. Flexibility is something we’re proud to offer where possible. We understand that the requirement for U.S. security clearance can be a limiting factor in defense contracting. While it's a necessary part of our work with government clients, we’re always looking for ways to provide meaningful opportunities across a range of skill sets and roles. Thank you again for your contributions in Lexington Park — we're glad to have you on board.

3.0

Mar 3, 2025

KBR Reviews

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and interesting work

Cons

Stale and boring work environment

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time with KBR in Chantilly. We're glad to hear you found the work interesting and the compensation competitive. Both are important elements of our employee value proposition. We appreciate your feedback about the work environment. Creating an engaging and dynamic workplace is something we continue to focus on, and insights like yours help inform our efforts to evolve culture and collaboration across teams. Wishing you the best in your next role, and thank you again for your contributions.

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