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?

80% of KBR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KBR 4.0 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 (37) , 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 247 reviews)); "good pay and the technical folks are good" ((in 227 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 210 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 119 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 108 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 123 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 41 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 38 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 37 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((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

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4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,178 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

87% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

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 3,178 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

Apr 6, 2026

decent company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company to work for. pay is decent

Cons

lots of turnover and layoffs

KBR Response

1mo

We appreciate your input and are committed to making KBR a great place to work.

5.0

Apr 6, 2026

Great work-life balance.

Senior data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance. Good benefits. Good people to work with.

Cons

Different KB R companies are not linked well to one another And when getting laid off it was difficult to connect with the other areas of KBR outside of the current Division.

KBR Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. It’s encouraging to hear that your time with KBR included a strong work‑life balance, meaningful benefits and supportive colleagues. We appreciate your insight around connectivity during times of transition; we’re always looking for ways to create a better experience.

5.0

Apr 3, 2026

Good work-life balance and learning opportunities

Project controls engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee-friendly organization with growth potential

Cons

Good team but management needs improvement

KBR Response

1mo

Thank you for your review. Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working and focus on areas to improve.

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