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

Mar 10, 2025

Good company

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, benefits and autonomy

Cons

Can be political at times

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your years of service with KBR. We're glad to hear you valued the pay, benefits, and the level of autonomy in your role. Empowering our people is something we strive to do across the organization. We understand that navigating internal dynamics can sometimes be challenging. Your feedback is appreciated and helps reinforce our efforts to foster a transparent and inclusive work environment. Wishing you continued success in your next chapter, and thank you again for your contributions in Leatherhead.

5.0

Mar 7, 2025

Good place to work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers. Great environment to work in

Cons

No cons at this time

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the work environment and the great people around you — that kind of team spirit is something we take pride in at KBR. We appreciate you being part of the team in Dayton and look forward to supporting your continued success. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

5.0

Mar 5, 2025

Kbr

Superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work with many benifits

Cons

A lot of jobs are overseas

KBR Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time with KBR. We’re glad to hear you found the company and its benefits to be a positive part of your career journey. We understand that the global nature of our work, including many overseas opportunities, can be a consideration for some. It’s part of what allows us to support diverse and impactful projects around the world, and we continue to explore ways to balance those opportunities with domestic roles where possible. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, and thank you again for your contributions from Panama City.

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