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 pay and the technical folks are good" ((in 234 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 232 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 212 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good salary &good location&filing very well &" ((in 106 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 129 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 39 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 34 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 34 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

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 3,187 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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Feb 13, 2025

Good company

Structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good big projects worldwide, prestige

Cons

Politics as in any other companies

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time with KBR. We're glad to hear you appreciated the opportunity to work on large-scale, prestigious projects. Our global reach is something we’re proud to offer our teams. We understand that, like many large organizations, navigating internal dynamics can sometimes be challenging. Your feedback is appreciated and helps us remain focused on fostering a transparent, collaborative culture. Wishing you all the best in your career journey, and thank you again for being part of KBR.

4.0

Feb 12, 2025

Good Company

Scrum master

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/life balance is definitely achievable

Cons

Under payment for some personnel, takes time to get a salary adjustment

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for your continued contributions over the past few years. We're glad to hear that you've found a healthy work-life balance. It's something we strive to offer across all roles and regions. We also appreciate your comments regarding compensation and salary adjustments. We recognize the importance of timely and equitable recognition, and we have worked to improve our processes to better reflect employee performance and market alignment. Thank you again for being part of the KBR team in Colorado Springs. Your input helps us grow stronger.

1.0

Feb 5, 2025

Bad Company to work with

Hse specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary on time and nothing else

Cons

Poor leadrship, no increment poor HR performance

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that timely salary payments met expectations, but we’re sorry to learn that other aspects of your time with KBR were disappointing. Concerns about leadership, recognition, and HR support are taken seriously. We are working across all regions, including the Middle East, to strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve employee engagement, and ensure HR practices better support our teams. We appreciate your feedback. It helps guide meaningful change. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors.

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