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.

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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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3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Steady work with a challenging commute and fluctuating workload

Senior program scheduler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work, important mission, clearance

Cons

Traffic to base is always tough, feast and famine work environment

KBR Response

1mo

We’re so glad to hear the work feels steady and mission‑driven. Thank you for your contributions to the team!

5.0

Mar 30, 2026

so far so good

Sr specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great pay flex time generous time off

Cons

none so far, work depends on gov

KBR Response

1mo

We’re grateful for your feedback and are glad you're enjoying your time with us!

3.0

Mar 26, 2026

Good salary and hybrid work, but benefits are average

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

hybrid work environment along with good salary

Cons

benefits are ok along with workspace constraints

KBR Response

1mo

Thank you for your candid feedback. At KBR, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can belong, connect and grow.

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