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 231 reviews)); "As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 224 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 213 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 118 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 112 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 40 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 36 reviews)); "No bonuses Lazy overhead Untruthful job requirements" ((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.

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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

Jan 29, 2026

STW

Technical publications writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible WFH good pay

Cons

not a lot of growth and contract end without replacement

KBR Response

3mo

We’re glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed our flexible work‑from‑home policy and found the compensation competitive. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding growth opportunities and contract continuity. We understand that limited advancement options can be challenging, especially in roles tied closely to customer contracts. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for contributing your expertise.

4.0

Jan 28, 2026

Good Working Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment with great people

Cons

Benefits lacking, Rigid Work arrangement mostly in office, less emphasize on career progression for corporate roles.

KBR Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for leaving a 4‑star review. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoy the working environment and the great people you collaborate with - our team members truly are at the heart of KBR. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding benefits, work arrangements, and career progression in corporate roles. We understand the importance of a competitive benefits package and flexibility in how and where work gets done. While some teams require in‑office presence to support collaboration and business needs, we continue to evaluate where greater flexibility may be possible. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.

4.0

Jan 23, 2026

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, you have the ability to create your own growth opportunities, decent benefits

Cons

change, change, change, other than that, not much

KBR Response

3mo

It’s great to know you are having a good experience. Thank you for being part of the team!

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