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 (38) , 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 237 reviews)); "good pay and the technical folks are good" ((in 229 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 204 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning expereince" ((in 121 reviews)); "Salary is good always paid on time" ((in 118 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 131 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 39 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 35 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((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.

KBR reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,184 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 3,184 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

Jun 11, 2025

Sr PM Role

Senior program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great pay, excellent site team

Cons

Slow to respond to requests, sometimes takes corporate office several days; also, just outsourced payroll to another country and it is much less efficient

KBR Response

7mo

Thank you for your balanced feedback. We're proud to have you on the KBR team!

3.0

Jun 10, 2025

Good Company highly dependent on who you work for

Sr manager program management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good schedule somewhat Autonomous, again depends n the Manager you work for

Cons

Cliquish, especially in Fulton or any of the Goddard programs. IF you are not for SGT employee you are always an outsider

KBR Response

7mo

KBR is committed to creating an environment where our people feel they belong, connect, and grow. And we're sorry that your experience did not reflect those values.

5.0

Jun 10, 2025

Great place to work

Marine diesel technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great hours prioritizes safety good pay

Cons

Tasks can get repetitive but work stays consistent

KBR Response

7mo

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

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