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

3.0

Jan 20, 2025

It okay

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work as there is always work.

Cons

Limited advancement as opportunities are scarce

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your continued dedication to KBR over the years. 10 years of service is truly appreciated. We're glad to hear that you've found consistency and steady work here, especially in a field where reliability matters. We understand your concerns about advancement opportunities. Supporting career growth and internal mobility is a key focus for us, and your feedback is a helpful reminder of where we can do more. Thanks again for your commitment and for sharing your perspective. It helps us continue to evolve.

4.0

Jan 20, 2025

Great company to work for.

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay for Security Clearance, Travel 50%, growth within the company

Cons

no cons to this company

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the opportunities for growth, travel, and support for your security clearance. All areas we strive to deliver value in for our team members. It’s always encouraging to hear that someone had a great experience with us. We appreciate your contributions and wish you continued success in your career journey!

1.0

Jan 19, 2025

Bad Management and Poor Career Prospects

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance for the most part. Still have a hybrid in-office/WFH schedule.

Cons

Extremely low quality and professionally incompetent middle management who are only concerned with protecting their position. The business is losing contracts left and right and performing poorly on the ones they still have. Functional employees are treated like low caste trash by their leaders and HR doesn't follow-up on complaints. They are even known to yell at employees who dare to complain about their managers. Career prospects are nil. Very little internal promotion and constant downsizing.

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