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 (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?

"Pay is good and competive." ((in 239 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 236 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 211 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 120 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 127 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 40 reviews)); "No bonuses for hard work" ((in 35 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 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

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,181 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

87% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

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 3,181 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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3K reviews

2.0

Sep 17, 2025

Could be better

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Work Schedule Most of the Time

Cons

No Opportunity for Advancement, No Training

KBR Response

8mo

Thank you for your candid review. We’re always looking for ways to create a better experience.

5.0

Sep 17, 2025

Great company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoy working here and have been promoted and compensated fairly.

Cons

KBR is a smaller component the defense industry.

KBR Response

8mo

Thank you for your review! We’re happy to know you are having a rewarding experience at KBR.

5.0

Sep 15, 2025

customer service

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

company has good frame system

Cons

USA & China, 2 system against each other. effect the business

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