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

(3,187 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 3,187 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

Feb 25, 2025

Great place to work

Senior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really a great place to work and learn and employees are treated with respect.

Cons

Nothing to mention as of now

4.0

Feb 20, 2025

Nice

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s nice, calm and professional

Cons

Not much to say really

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your kind words and for your time with KBR. We’re glad to hear you found the environment calm, professional, and enjoyable. That’s the experience we aim to provide for all our employees. Wishing you continued success in your next chapter, and thank you again for being part of the team in Leatherhead.

2.0

Feb 20, 2025

Meh

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is livable and you can identify as a trans-furry.

Cons

Benefits are severely lacking and getting worse. Litterboxes jokingly not provided anymore.

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