"KBR offers engineering, construction and support services for the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors." read more
KBR Company Culture
KBR Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
KBR's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AExecutive Team
A-eNPS
A-Leadership
B+Manager
B+KBR CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stuart Bradie
77 /100
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Diversity at KBR
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at KBR have rated Team, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at KBR
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at KBR have rated Executive Team, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
KBR eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
29
KBR employees are 29% more likely to recommend KBR as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at KBR
Working at KBR is rated highly by 293 employees, across various culture dimensions. KBR employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and eNPS categories, putting KBR’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at KBR was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KBR
B
Overall Company Culture at KBR is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
KBR ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
KBR Employee Reviews
Out of 142 KBR employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KBR improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From KBR Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Lawyer services can save a lot of money on legal fees
- What makes you most happy at work?Selling customers on new business
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone is aligned to be on the same team with the same goal
Constructive Feedback From KBR Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better 401k match, better discount on employee stock purchase plan, lower insurance premium
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Put the managers in check, or remove them and replace them with someone who has better experiance dealing with employees. Treat us like adults, and not ignorant children who are mass punished. Alot of us are veterans who left the military because of treatment like this.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Our leadership has gone far beyond authority to enforce rules and restrictions of their own making to include on an off post restrictions. Even ability to eat in dinning facilities. Its is like working in an unorganized dictatorship.
KBR Company Information
KBR Company Overview
"KBR offers engineering, construction and support services for the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors."
KBR Mission, Vision & Values
KBR Mission & Values
Our mission identifies what we do, why we do it and for whom. It defines our reason for being: To safely deliver any project, any time, in any environment for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and the communities we serve.
| Headquarter | Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kbr.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1901 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KBR |
KBR Competitors
KBR competitors include Bechtel, CBRE, Harsco, and SAIC. KBR ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how KBR compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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KBR Employees
293 employees at KBR have reviewed KBR across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 293 KBR employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at KBR are generally satisfied with their total compensation at KBR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KBR are pleased with their team. 293 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at KBR are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KBR believe the environment at KBR is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KBR is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at KBR work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KBR are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining KBR - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Houston about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Houston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
KBR KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of KBR's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 KBR employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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KBR CEO & Leadership
KBR CEO - Stuart Bradie
77 /100
Stuart’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. KBR’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the HR department, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to KBR’s competitors, Stuart Bradie ranks right above Harsco CEO F. Nicholas Grasbergeras. Under Bradie’s leadership, KBR employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where KBR could stand to see real improvement.
KBR Leadership
The KBR Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Stuart Bradie, President of Engineering & Construction for Middle East and North Africa Jalal Ibrahim, and President of E&C Americas Farhan F. Mujib
Stuart Bradie CEO / President
Stuart Bradie serves as the CEO / President of KBR.
Jalal Ibrahim President of Engineering & Construction for Middle East and North Africa
Mr. Jalal Ibrahim, also known as Jay, has been the President of Engineering and Construction for Middle East and North... read more
Farhan F. Mujib President of E&C Americas
Mr. Farhan F. Mujib has been President of E&C Americas at KBR, Inc since October 3, 2016 and served as its Executive... read more
Kenneth Graham Hill Executive Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy
Mr. Kenneth Graham Hill serves as Executive Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy at KBR, Inc. Mr.... read more
Greg S. Conlon President of Engineering & Construction - Asia-Pacific
Mr. Greg S. Conlon has been President of Engineering & Construction - Asia-Pacific at KBR, Inc. since May 1, 2016. Mr.... read more
Raymond L. Carney VP and Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Raymond L. Carney, also known as Ray, has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President at KBR, Inc. since... read more
Ian John Mackey Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources and Chief Corporate Officer
Mr. Ian John Mackey has been an Executive Vice President of Human Resources at KBR, Inc. since January 26, 2015 and... read more
Eileen Gallagher Akerson General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Eileen Gallagher Akerson has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel at KBR, Inc. since November 1, 2014.,... read more
David Lee Zimmerman President for Australia-Asia Operations
Mr. David Lee Zimmerman has been the President for Australia-Asia Operations at KBR, Inc. since May 29, 2012. Mr.... read more
KBR Salaries
How much does KBR pay?
How much do people at KBR get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KBR is $140,731, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,100, or $57 per hour.
At KBR, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $387,847 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,796 annually. Average KBR salaries by department include: Sales at $176,087, Customer Support at $143,898, Business Development at $188,786, and Product at $199,826. Half of KBR salaries are above $120,100.
88 employees at KBR rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 257 ratings) while 81 employees at KBR rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 83 ratings).
Salaries contributed from KBR employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior QA, and Automation Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from KBR employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $249k | $249k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $295k | $295k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $326k | $326k | 100th Percentile |
$140,731*
Average Compensation
$120,100*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
KBR Salaries by City
KBR Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at KBR
Diverse employees at KBR score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing KBR in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at KBR across various culture dimensions.
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KBR Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
KBR PTO
KBR's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. KBR's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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KBR Careers
KBR Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, KBR applied for 32 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
32
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 91% Granted (29 out of 32)
- 3% Denied (1 out of 32)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 32)
- 6% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 32)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let KBR Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in KBR on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
All Industries | 14% | |
Operations | 9% | |
Design | 9% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Humble | 9% | |
Cypress | 5% | |
Spring | 5% | |
Fond Du Lac | 5% | |
Other | 27% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding KBR
Who is the CEO of KBR?
KBR CEO is Stuart Bradie, their score by employees is 77
What is KBR eNPS?
The eNPS for KBR is 29
What is KBR revenue?
KBR revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Account Manager in KBR?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 69k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in KBR?
The average salaries for Customer Support in KBR is 144k
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