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?

"As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 235 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 230 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 210 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 116 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 109 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 42 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 37 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 34 reviews)); "No bonuses for hard work" ((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.

KBR reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,180 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 3,180 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 Aeroespaço e defesa industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews

3.0

Sep 10, 2008

KBR from within

Process lead

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is fairly laid back. The hours are flexible. Most co-workers are friendly and cordial. The pay is fairly high for the amount of hours. If you want to stress free environment then this is the place for you. However an engineering degree is required

Cons

The limited ability to move up as an engineer. The lack of energy in the company. The cyclical nature of the industry creates pockets of downtime where one may be forced to take certain vacations. Also client based work is not for everyone. Your suggestions may not always come to fruition as clients can be very obstinate in their beliefs

2.0

Jul 7, 2008

KBR - The Corporate Monster that will eat you alive

Security coordinator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is great if you don't mind working 84 hours a week and dealing with less than competant individuals on a daily basis. As long as you are a direct hire, or BRS, you get a great benefits package and 401k. As long as you are working at an overseas location as most are, you get your first 85k of income tax free. That is only if you spend the required 330 days out of the US in a year. Dubai and Kuwait are the best work sites for quality of living but the pay is significantly less.

Cons

The living conditions and lack of compassion from upper management. They will tell you that if you are not satisfied to go higher up the chain but the higher you go, the less compassion and humanism you get from this corporate monster. The living conditions in Baghdad International Airport sites are atrocious. Be prepared to live in tents or with up to 4 people sharing a trailer. My husband and I were denied living quarters together due to lack of space. Working 12 hour shifts everyday with nowhere we can go without disturbing roommates, we may as well not even be here together. It is like living in a slave camp but possibly dirtier.

1.0

Jun 19, 2008

Management is corrupt on Logcap...tooo much Buddy Buddy

Senior client owned equipment specialist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The Pay, and room and board is free when you work on Logcap, the people are in general friendly, although working in Afghanistan is much better than Iraq. Travel is good, People in Afghanistan are more professional at what they do

Cons

Management, Management, Management, also Human Resources is a scam, they tend to let managment do what they want, also if you work in Iraq there is too much childish backstabbing drama and not enough work being done, your away from your family for quite a while and work 12 hours 7 days a week non stop. Employee Support is not what it should be.

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