Is KBR a good company to work for?

KBR has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 3,757 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at KBR to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about KBR have been left by employees working as Intern , Program Manager and Project Manager .

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 3% 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 (50) , Technical Professional (38) , Process Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (32) , Logistics Coordinator (27) , Associate Technical Professional (26) , Technical Advisor (26) , 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 241 reviews)); "good pay and the technical folks are good" ((in 227 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 203 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 119 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 115 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 128 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 40 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 38 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((in 36 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 36 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.

What are the top reviewed KBR locations?

Houston , Huntsville , Dayton , Jacksonville , Chantilly , Lexington Park , Newark , Colorado Springs , Greenbelt , Phoenix , Birmingham , Beavercreek , Clearfield , Washington , Arlington , Longview , Wilmington , Clearwater , Warner Robins , Virginia Beach , Sioux Falls , Mountain View , Enid , Corpus Christi , Charleston , Goose Creek , Richmond , Morrisville , Borger , Mechanicsburg

KBR reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,194 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

86% 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 3,194 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 Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Mar 17, 2025

Constant change - good and bad

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse work and no 2 days are the same. Good leadership support and great work life balance. Constant change in clients and processes, if you work well under pressure and with constant change its the company for you.

Cons

Learning and development opportunities limited. Communications can be poor due to constant change.

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for your continued contributions at KBR. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the variety in your work, strong leadership support, and the work-life balance. Those are all central to the experience we aim to create. We also appreciate your insights around communication and learning opportunities, especially in the context of constant change. Your suggestion for more structured and monitored development programs is well taken, and it's something we're actively exploring to better support growth across the organization. Thanks again for being part of the team in London. Your input helps shape our path forward.

2.0

Mar 16, 2025

Great Individuals, Poor Culture

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good levels of pay and great individuals supporting growth and development.

Cons

Poor culture and little focus on the values of the company in day to day delivery. No links back to HQ from satellite offices and very isolated as an individual. Recent redundancy talks were managed very poorly.

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for your continued service with KBR. We're glad to hear you’ve experienced strong support from colleagues and value the opportunities for growth and development. That kind of individual commitment makes a real difference. We also recognize your concerns around company culture, connection to leadership, and the recent communication around organizational changes. Creating a consistent and values-driven experience across all locations — including satellite offices — is something we’re actively working to improve. Your insights are a valuable reminder of the work ahead. Thank you again for your honesty and for being part of the team in Manchester.

1.0

Mar 14, 2025

Terrible Manager

Calibration technician iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Previous managers were great. Employee price matching 401k. Level 1 technicians will be trained to perform higher level tasks.

Cons

New manager is lazy and actively tried to make people quit. If you don't quit, he'll lie to HR and try to get them to fire you. I've seen and heard him stand and talk to other employees about an employee he's targeting. They just stand and talk for an hour straight. He did this to multiple people over the course of 9 months.

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and for your years of service with KBR. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with previous managers and appreciated the training opportunities and 401K program. We’re deeply concerned to hear about the management issues you described. KBR is committed to maintaining a respectful and ethical work environment, and behavior that goes against those values is taken seriously. Thank you again for your contributions and feedback. It helps us uphold the standards we expect across our organization.

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