Is KBR a good company to work for?

KBR has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 3,760 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 236 reviews)); "As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 233 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 212 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learning expereince" ((in 116 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 114 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 124 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 41 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 35 reviews)); "department managers do not allow engineers to move to proect even if they are interested." ((in 34 reviews)); "No bonus or rewards Not many freshers in the organization Celebrations or other events are very less in company" ((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.

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

(3,196 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

86% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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KBR has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,196 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Feb 2, 2025

Great career opportunities

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Varied range of work scopes

Cons

Non that i can think of

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the variety of work and the career opportunities available at KBR. Offering diverse and meaningful projects is something we take pride in. We appreciate your contributions and are excited to see how you continue to grow with us. Thanks again for being part of the team in Leatherhead!

5.0

Jan 28, 2025

OR

Operations research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits with Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cons

No other cons different than a larger company

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the benefits, including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as we strive to provide meaningful support to our team. We appreciate your perspective and your contributions as part of KBR. Thanks again for being with us!

5.0

Jan 24, 2025

There is not a better place to work

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership cares Benefits Salary Company dynamics Company growth Flexibility Considerate of others Clubs Teambuilding activities Use of employees to develop ideas and technology Encouragement for employee development

Cons

None that I can think of

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback and for your many years of service with KBR. It’s incredibly rewarding to hear how much you value our leadership, culture, benefits, and the emphasis we place on innovation and employee development. Hearing that you feel there’s no better place to work is truly inspiring. It motivates us to keep building on what’s working and continue fostering an environment where our people can thrive. We appreciate your dedication and thank you for being such a valued member of the KBR team!

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