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.

KBR reviews

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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Sep 2, 2025

Solid job, normal benefits, but feel a little left out on JSC campus, not a lot of career growth on contracts.

Associate technical professional - systems engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Normal benefits, good communication from management, and pretty good job security

Cons

If you work as a contractor for a government agency (e.g. NASA), probably won't have a lot of visibility to KBR directly and job growth is directly tied to when older employees leave. There is a little flexibility to move around laterally, but not a lot to move upwards.

KBR Response

9mo

We’re grateful for your feedback and will use it to make KBR an even better place to work.

3.0

Sep 2, 2025

Decent

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My division was purchased by KBR, so it is probably not representative of the company in other locations.

Cons

KBR's business is apparently running overseas military bases with cooks and electrical power generation. Our division did systems engineering for the Government. Our benefits were eroded because they don't generally give cooks the same types of 401K and medical plans.

KBR Response

9mo

Thanks for your feedback. KBR strives to provide comprehensive and competitive rewards and benefits for our employees. We'll continue to evaluate our total rewards program to ensure employees receive the benefits they value the most.

4.0

Sep 2, 2025

General experience

Senior data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Senior Management engagement & transparency Nice people to work with. Horizontally structured mindset - minimal hierarchy challenges in the workplace

Cons

Middle Management / Team challenges at times

KBR Response

9mo

We appreciate your thoughtful feedback. At KBR, we’re committed to creating opportunities for our people to belong, connect, and grow, and your insights help us continue to improve.

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