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 232 reviews)); "good pay and the technical folks are good" ((in 228 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 212 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning expereince" ((in 123 reviews)); "Good salary &good location&filing very well &" ((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 41 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 38 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 32 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 31 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

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,181 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 3,181 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

Sep 20, 2025

Great Working Environment

Hr professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic work culture and open door from management

Cons

Working hours may be long sometimes

KBR Response

7mo

Thank you for your review! Building a culture where our team members can belong, connect, and grow is a top priority, and we’re happy to hear that reflected in your experience.

2.0

Sep 18, 2025

Nice workplace

It-application developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and coworkers. Nice offices and big company feel.

Cons

Low salaries, annual reviews barely increase anything. Too dependant on the projects, if company does not win a project, all structures shake and people get laid off.

KBR Response

7mo

As KBR continues to grow and evolve, it’s important to hear from our employees and act accordingly. We look forward to seeing how you’ll continue to make a difference here at KBR. Thanks for your candid feedback.

5.0

Sep 18, 2025

Excellent place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work with good atmosphere

Cons

need to improve some transport facilities

KBR Response

7mo

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

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