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?

"As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 243 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 227 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 209 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 120 reviews)); "Salary is good always paid on time" ((in 105 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 126 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 39 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 37 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 36 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 33 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

(3,185 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 3,185 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

4.0

Apr 18, 2025

good for grads

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional atmosphere and good support

Cons

None really for graduates at all

KBR Response

6mo

It’s great to hear you valued your time at KBR. Thank you for your feedback!

5.0

Apr 16, 2025

Pretty sorted

Sr. technical professional - physics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible, well-supported, supports H1-B and GC applications

Cons

most work is contractual which has its usual pitfalls (not too bad though)

KBR Response

6mo

We appreciate your review and are happy to know you are enjoying your time at KBR!

5.0

Apr 16, 2025

very good company

Maintenance coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good management -healthy & professional work environment

Cons

- Not fair salary - no career development & training

KBR Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your time at KBR and will use your feedback to help us grow.

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