KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

hey mgparrothead,

i was wondering how long KBR took to respons to applications because I have not heard anything and it has been a couple of weeks if not more. i asked you earlier if i was qualified and you said the ball was in my court. just wondering how long this process takes. i also talked to a guy who worked for KBR in afganistan as a laborer and he said with my qualifications i should be called up asap, and he was not even prior military, so i am kinda confused. i look forward to your response.

What I would do because they are always busy would be keep submitting to new apps and stuff but sometime could be a few weeks or so. But let me know what happens just keep your head up, good luck,Mark

Wow what a letter.Well you are probrobly talking about that rape case going on in texas that happened here in Iraq. Well I can say this. You will hear every kind of story. I know that if you abide by the rules and do your job. You will be ok. I have seen people get fired for prostitution, drinking and all kinds of stuff. BUt if you want to come over and work and make some fast money, here is the place to do it. You have all kinds of security here. Military, Contractor security KBR security ect ect. You would be on base. You do not work in the red zone.Of coarse everywhere outside the base is the red zone. But most bases are large. Just listen to everything they hav to say and watch your personel security. I never let anyone in my room, And I never go into anyone elses room. I do not drink at all in Iraq it is against company plicy and general order number#1. But some people dont listen and they get fired. ANd it not worth getiing fired for that stuff and loose $90,000.00 a year job. Let me know what happens and keep in touch, Mark

mgparrothead007 in Bagdad said: ...You have all kinds of security here. Military, Contractor security KBR security ect ect. You would be on base. You do not work in the red zone....

It's always interesting to read a post from someone who is interested in working in Iraq/Afghanistan,and their opinions on the way life is over there are from what they hear from the news. Not to say that there is anything wrong with that or what the news reports isn't true,but the news is only reports what "sells," or what keeps people plugged-in to their media.The crime rates in our country's major cities far exceeds those in the camps overseas.

Fortunately,I have buddies I served with in the Marines who are currently deployed to those camps in Iraq/Afghanistan,or have gotten out and have contractor jobs over there,and they have echoed exactly what Mark has said.The camps are secured,especially those guarded by Marines :).If you want to earn close to six figures tax free,in my opinion,Iraq/Afghanistan is probably safer to do just that than in some of our own cities.I thank our country for being the land of the free,which allows their citizens to engage is such a forum.And I also thank everyone for their participation on this forum.Good luck to all!--Reggie

wacosecurity in Waco, Texas said: What are the rates for logistics? Also can you explain the "uplift" that they where talking about earlier.

HOW DO YOU FIgure your the base pay and uplift

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: i really enjoy reading all the speculation about KBR from individual that have never worked for the company. i have been with KBR for just over 4 years. i spent the first 3 years in Iraq (transportation dept) climbed the corporate ladder to upper managemnt and now work with KBR and

Blue... Can you tell me how to fingure out the base pay and up lifts

Blue .. how is the base pay and uplifts fingured yout

Thank you Mark for all the information I really appreciated. I have one more question, when I went to apply they have the selections of 15148 Food Service Lead and Food Service Worker, I just need to know what is the difference between the two and whatis the numbers next to the positions for?
thank you, Alicia.

Host said: What are the average starting salaries, bonuses, benefits and travel requirements like at KBR?

What do you like best about working at KBR? Are there any great perks or special treats for employees?

Not sure Iam trying to figure out the formula for base pay and up lifts

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: i really enjoy reading all the speculation about KBR from individual that have never worked for the company. i have been with KBR for just over 4 years. i spent the first 3 years in Iraq (transportation dept) climbed the corporate ladder to upper managemnt and now work with KBR and Shell on the largest construction project in the world.

there are a few contract companies that pay a little more starting out, but the chance for advancement and to make it a career are very slim with those other companies.

I am making almost $165,000 a year and work 8 weeks on 18 days off. I defie anyone to tell me that is not a good job.

I've seen guys like you climb their way to the top...it's not a pretty site. By the way. You might try using spell check.

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: The Pearl Project here in Doha Qatar is the largest construction project in the world right now.
We have almost 40,000 people building this plant at a cost of nearly 50 billion dollars.
This project much like most other large overseas projects do not employee U.S labor force. the cost is to high. You can hire 20 Phillipino or Indian works for the cost of 1 U.S electrician.
projects of this magnitude hire U.S/British/Japan for engineering and upper managemt.

You get what you pay for. And that is exactly the problem they are having in Iraq right now. Plus...the third country national workers, ie, indians, filipinos etc, don't demand safe working conditions, proper tools and clean and healthy living quarters. I've seen those camps.

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: none that i have run across, but there might be one out there somewhere.

That's a bunch of bull crap!! KBR is famous for hiring people with no experience!!

As part of an on going investigation I am looking for anyone with ANY information about Fraud, Waste and Abuse regarding KBR and Kanoo Travel out of Dubai.

You can contact me at mssparky@mssparky.com or at my website mssparky.com/

Ms Sparky -
If you are going to suggest spell check to people - you might try grammar check yourself.

Exactly Reggie. Believe it or not alot of places in Iraq and Afghanistan are safer than most large cities. You have gangs in L.A., Dallas, Miami, ect. and you cannot even drive or walk around most areas without getting shot robbed or killed. There is this thing here called 100% accountability if you are not where you are supposed to be at a certain time (work) they will know within the 1st hour. So mostly there is no/little crime. The last major thing here was 2006. So good luck, Mark

Hello Alicia, Well basically i'm not much on food service but they are basically escorts for the Ln's and FN's that you would be working around. Like you have been reading the hiring of those guys is much cheaper than hiring all expat's and saves KBR alot of money, but really doesn't save the taxpayers much hence the gov. . But the higher the title the more the pay. So put in for both. The number to the side is like a requisition number. Thats what the recruiter uses to get you to houston then to Iraq or Afghanistan, Good Luck and let me know what happens, Mark

The base pay is what they offer you before going to Houston along with evrything that goes with it. Right now in iraq we get a 75% uplift on (ONLY the 1st 40 hrs.). KBR gets uplift for all hours but we sign a contract for 40 hrs uplift. If we don't sign we don't come to Iraq. Checks are still 7-8-9,000.00 a month more than what we would make in the US tax free preety much. I cannot really say to much about this but KBR gets there fair share of money out of all its employees. Like the TOP 5 KBR in Iraq split a $12,000,000.00 bonus for 3 months. And we get a $10.00 phone card for Christmas.

I'm not saying they are not a good company but to much bonus out to the TOP 5 and a $10.00 phone card to us is an insult to us. But the paycheck still pays the bills. Of coarse they will probrobly fire me for saying that. And the Lawsuits still stand for the overtime . We do not get paid overtime for any hrs. worked and our pay will probrobly go down or up for LOGCAPIV I heard down first. Taxes start coming out for F.I.C.A. next friday so that is another $700-800 a month buy buy, Talk to you later, Mark

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: As part of an on going investigation I am looking for anyone with ANY information about Fraud, Waste and Abuse regarding KBR and Kanoo Travel out of Dubai.

You can contact me at mssparky@mssparky.com or at my website mssparky.com/

Sparky you sound like one of the many people that went to work for KBR, made good money and then decided kbr screwed them over some how. I have seen many individuals like you come and go. let me guess you are working at Wal-mart now making $7 hr and living in a trailer.

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: I've seen guys like you climb their way to the top...it's not a pretty site. By the way. You might try using spell check.

let's see, guys like me.

Served his country in the United Sates Marine Corps 12 years.
Used his G.I bill to get a Bachelor degree
Married and faithfull to the same woman for 19 years.
Took low level position in a large company knowing that i had the knowledge and skills to succeed.
promoted 3times in 4 years and now i make the money and have the life you can only dream about.

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: Sparky you sound like one of the many people that went to work for KBR, made good money and then decided kbr screwed them over some how. I have seen many individuals like you come and go. let me guess you are working at Wal-mart now making $7 hr and living in a trailer.

I just got finished looking at your blog. i was half right. You are one of the many individuals that did not have a problem working for KBR while you where making the money. in fact you did it for 2 years.

my mistake on working for Wal-Mart, after reading a couple of your blog's I see you are a overweight out of work electrician.

sorry for the confusion.

I apologize to everyone for using this forum to vent against what I feel to be just another disgruntle former KBR employee(MsSparky). I enjoy this site because it allows people to ask productive questions about not only KBR but overseas work in general. I saw the same type of people while I worked in Iraq those 3 years. They would complain about everything but yet some of them had been there several years.

If you are going to give them advice, give it all. Tell them about the nearly 1000 KBR deaths, 1000's of injuries, with no restitution. Waste Fraud and Abuse, that is currently under investigation. The 1000's of people that are coming home with diseases and conditions never seen before in the US. Severe PTST. The assaults, the rapes. And KBR has just turns their back.

The fact that the government has gotten involved and had made shell companies like SEII liable for payroll taxes s just a start.

They recently had to raise their wages for electricians to nearly 12K/mo to fix their screw ups. Because innocent soldiers and civilians were dying of electrocution.

Don't just look at my site for information. Also go to

www.americancontractorsiniraq.com/
iraqinfections.com/

I've never said, don't go to work for KBR in Iraq and Afghanistan. All I've ever said is be informed. KBR doesn't and won't tell you everything you need to know.

As for you, bluecamel in Doha....I am NOT a disgruntled former employee. I am a disgusted former employee who is embarrassed to have ever worked for KBR.

Be smart, be informed. DO NOT trust KBR to take care of you.

Ms Sparky
www.mssparky.com

Of course you shouldn't depend on KBR to protect you. KBR hires independent contractors. You are on your own. It's not like being an employee of a company here. If you go into it expecting that I'm sure you will be sorely disappointed.

mgparrothead007 in Bagdad said: The base pay is what they offer you before going to Houston along with evrything that goes with it. Right now in iraq we get a 75% uplift on (ONLY the 1st 40 hrs.). KBR gets uplift for all hours but we sign a contract for 40 hrs uplift. If we don't sign we don't come to Iraq. Checks are still 7-8-9,000.00 a month more than what we would make in the US tax free preety much. I cannot really say to much about this but KBR gets there fair share of money out of all its employees. Like the TOP 5 KBR in Iraq split a $12,000,000.00 bonus for 3 months. And we get a $10.00 phone card for Christmas.

I'm not saying they are not a good company but to much bonus out to the TOP 5 and a $10.00 phone card to us is an insult to us. But the paycheck still pays the bills. Of coarse they will probrobly fire me for saying that. And the Lawsuits still stand for the overtime . We do not get paid overtime for any hrs. worked and our pay will probrobly go down or up for LOGCAPIV I heard down first. Taxes start coming out for F.I.C.A. next friday so that is another $700-800 a month buy buy, Talk to you later, Mark

We are trying o get this uplift situation resolved.

I'm not complaining. The idea is most companies will lie and take they are out for a profit not to make us happy. I am happy with my job and have been here 4 years. There are things I like about KBR and things I don't like. We are protected, wether it be by KBR military or contractor security with guns or without. And alos the coalition forces. There is alot of crazy things that go on it's a war zone. With almost 1 million extra people in this country and Afghanistan, U.A.E and Kuwait along with some other areas. I know I want to help people make a smooth transition over here and hopefullygotta run, mark

mgparrothead007 in Bagdad said: The base pay is what they offer you before going to Houston along with evrything that goes with it. Right now in iraq we get a 75% uplift on (ONLY the 1st 40 hrs.). KBR gets uplift for all hours but we sign a contract for 40 hrs uplift. If we don't sign we don't come to Iraq. Checks are still 7-8-9,000.00 a month more than what we would make in the US tax free preety much. I cannot really say to much about this but KBR gets there fair share of money out of all its employees. Like the TOP 5 KBR in Iraq split a $12,000,000.00 bonus for 3 months. And we get a $10.00 phone card for Christmas.

I'm not saying they are not a good company but to much bonus out to the TOP 5 and a $10.00 phone card to us is an insult to us. But the paycheck still pays the bills. Of coarse they will probrobly fire me for saying that. And the Lawsuits still stand for the overtime . We do not get paid overtime for any hrs. worked and our pay will probrobly go down or up for LOGCAPIV I heard down first. Taxes start coming out for F.I.C.A. next friday so that is another $700-800 a month buy buy, Talk to you later, Mark

I have a question for you about this uplift issue. How do you know that KBR gets paid up uplift for every hour worked and only pays for 40. I heard the same thing when I was there. I know they only pay for 40. Do you have proof they are getting paid for 84?

JeffJenn in Missouri said: Of course you shouldn't depend on KBR to protect you. KBR hires independent contractors. You are on your own. It's not like being an employee of a company here. If you go into it expecting that I'm sure you will be sorely disappointed.

KBR does not tell you you are a contractor. Most people did not find out they didn't work for KBR until they were over there.

Just so were are clear. You think it is alright to take Americans to go to work for what appears to be an American contractor working on an American project paid for by American tax dollars and just do what ever you want to them? With the emloyee having no recourse.

You are not an employee. You're a contractor. Self employed - who agrees to fulfill a contract in exchange for a certain amount of money. I honestly don't see how people would NOT know that. From everything I've seen that's pretty clear.

JeffJenn in Missouri said: You are not an employee. You're a contractor. Self employed - who agrees to fulfill a contract in exchange for a certain amount of money. I honestly don't see how people would NOT know that. From everything I've seen that's pretty clear.

But they don't tell you that in Houston. You clearly have never worked for them in Iraq or Afghanistan. If you had you would know that nothing is "pretty clear".

NO I haven't worked for them. But in the application process it has been clear.

JeffJenn in Missouri said: NO I haven't worked for them. But in the application process it has been clear.

It may be now. Since they have had the crap sued out of them and the Government has cracked down on them for it. It was clearly a deceptive hiring practice.

I'm not saying don't go to work for KBR. Someone needs to take care of our troops. I'm just saying be informed. Know what you are getting into.

And I appreciate the changes that people have made to make it better and safer.

On that...we agree.

Ms Sparky

Check out these websites. Feel free to ask any questions. They talk about things the news is not talking about.
mssparky.com/category/kbr/ - This is my site
www.americancontractorsiniraq.com/ - This site talk about what happens if you get hurt over there.
iraqinfections.com/ - This site talks about the diseases that are being contracted over there.

We are just trying to get the facts out so people can make informed decisions.

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: On that...we agree.

Ms Sparky

Check out these websites. Feel free to ask any questions. They talk about things the news is not talking about.
mssparky.com/category/kbr/ - This is my site
mssparky.com/category/kbr/ - This site talk about what happens if you get hurt over there.
mssparky.com/category/kbr/ - This site talks about the diseases that are being contracted over there.

We are just trying to get the facts out so people can make informed decisions.

I don't know why the links to the other sites are not showing up right.

Search on these other sites:

The Iraq Infections Website
American Contractors In Iraq Website

Well as in alot of situations with KBR. If they have rules and stuff that they want us to listen to we are KBR employees. And if it's a payroll issue we are SEII employees. Everyone can check on the internet. They only have a P.O. Box in the CAymen Islands. No office as in no door no computer no phone number. Anyway enough about that. No one has proof because no one has seen the contract for LOGCAP III. All the other companies for American run companies are making almost double. Except for PAE. they make same or less. Than we do. No one not even Congress will ever see that contract. Because that contract is probrobly worth almost 100 Billion dollars or so. for the past 5 years. KBR owns alot of companies within companies within companies. So they are like there own Large government. But enough about size. They like other companies will expand as needed throughout the world and then when not needed for a little while shrink with no hurting. But they still pay the bills. And get me home every 4 months or so. But good luck on finding proof, I'm not going there, Mark

JeffJenn in Missouri said: You are not an employee. You're a contractor. Self employed - who agrees to fulfill a contract in exchange for a certain amount of money. I honestly don't see how people would NOT know that. From everything I've seen that's pretty clear.

Oh yeah that is clear you can end it they can end it no questions asked. The same as if they have to do a reduction of force for any reason, they can get rid of as many people as they want and no payment required that is there protection. Ours is also.

But like a company called LSI or something like that the same thing applies but they take $1,250.00 out of your check and if you make it to 6 months you get that back. If not they keep it . It is a subsidary of KBR. But KBR does not do that. SO no worries there yet. KBR would never get someone out here if that applied. So that was an example of how bad it could be .

I just barely hit my 3 year mark in the Active duty Air Force and am very interested in going to work for KBR. I work in Finance and have a lot of experience with human resource type work. I am about to get my AA degree and am seriously looking into my future career prospects. KBR is currently one of those options I am exploring. My question is: For the current employees on this website can you reccomend a route for me to take to get with the company? I have a secret clearance and all kinds of certifications that I have received while being active duty. Any help would GREATLY be appreciated.

Email: Pick362@hotmail.com Or Joshua.Williams-03@fairchild.af.mil

Josh

Hi, there. Any insight would be appreciated.

I'm a 23 recent college graduate with a BA in political science and a minor in economics (graduated with honors). I've spent six months living overseas. I have little work experience (the only experience went terribly due to an incompetent boss). My background is clean except for a fender bender I stupidly left the scene of at the age of 17 (no one was injured). I thought it had been expunged from my record, but apparently it has not.

I've already applied to some HR positions in Iraq, but I have some other questions.

1- Are people still living in tents in Afghanistan?
2- What jobs should I apply to with my background?
3- Do food service jobs pay as much as HR? Is it easy to jump from food service to HR or other areas?
4- How could I tailor my resume more towards KBR?
5- Do they pay for your accommodations and food in Houston?
6- I've read that there are few females working for KBR? Any advice for a young female wanting to break in?

I'm very interested in working overseas, gaining experience, and making some cash. Thanks in advance!

mgparrothead007 in Bagdad said: Well as in alot of situations with KBR. If they have rules and stuff that they want us to listen to we are KBR employees. And if it's a payroll issue we are SEII employees. Everyone can check on the internet. They only have a P.O. Box in the CAymen Islands. No office as in no door no computer no phone number. Anyway enough about that. No one has proof because no one has seen the contract for LOGCAP III. All the other companies for American run companies are making almost double. Except for PAE. they make same or less. Than we do. No one not even Congress will ever see that contract. Because that contract is probrobly worth almost 100 Billion dollars or so. for the past 5 years. KBR owns alot of companies within companies within companies. So they are like there own Large government. But enough about size. They like other companies will expand as needed throughout the world and then when not needed for a little while shrink with no hurting. But they still pay the bills. And get me home every 4 months or so. But good luck on finding proof, I'm not going there, Mark

It can all be anonymous and Congress can see that contract! Just tell us what to look for.

You can email me direct at mssparky@mssparky.com and I can pass it on or I can get you in touch with the right people in the Senate or House. Your name will never be mentioned.

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: I have a question for you about this uplift issue. How do you know that KBR gets paid up uplift for every hour worked and only pays for 40. I heard the same thing when I was there. I know they only pay for 40. Do you have proof they are getting paid for 84?

As I said before Ms.Sparky you did not have a problem accepting the way you where paid for those 2 years you worked over there. Now all of a sudden you are on this wholly quest to make the world right?

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: As I said before Ms.Sparky you did not have a problem accepting the way you where paid for those 2 years you worked over there. Now all of a sudden you are on this wholly quest to make the world right?

bluecamel-you don't have a clue...especially what I am about. Do you think it is OK for a soldier to be electrocuted to death in his shower. Do you think it is OK for a soldier to be electrocuted to death washing his humvee. Do you think it is OK for a soldier to be electrocuted to death swimming in a pool. DO NOT TELL ME WHAT I AM ABOUT. You don't have a clue...you are sucking up that KBR $$$$ you have your own agenda.

bluecamel in Doha, Qatar said: As I said before Ms.Sparky you did not have a problem accepting the way you where paid for those 2 years you worked over there. Now all of a sudden you are on this wholly quest to make the world right?

With the way you guys are hiring third country nationals in Doha I can see that human life may have little meaning to you. But to me...it is everything.

Well this should not be a judging contest. between you guys come on. One you both are right in certain ways. Yeah he climbed the ladder. But even while he climbed it he got his pay like us. With KBR taking about $45,000.00 a year. With not paying 100% uplift on all hours or more. But he still got paid more thatn enough to pay all of his bills.
And second Ms. Sparky you also got paid with KBR doing the same thing. On average they make at least that much off of each of us. Yes we sighn a contract but on both notes if all of us refused to sign the contract in Houston for the pay that was on each contract we would not of recieved the job from KBR. Because they will not say well just sign it later, and we will negotiate there was no negotiating with KBR. They tell us all approx. what our pay will be even before we leave for Houston.

But even with them taking out, Well let me rephrase that, what they don't give us. Goes into there pocket. As profit. And with 15-20,000 people that is alot of cash. They never gave anyone full disclosure. But as them immitating as a company from the Caymen Islands they don't have to. But that happens everywhere. I don't believe in what there pay practices are. But still my homelife for my family is what counts. Yeah I would like to climb the corporate ladder, once I get some more college out of the way. It just depends who wants to pay the most. If I was paid $15,000.00 a month It really wouldn't matter if KBR kept doing what they are doing. Try to make that in the states. Yes it bothers me. because it's alot of money. And I would love to have that money for my family but I don't forsee us (KBR workers getting any of it back). They would just file for Bankruptcy anyway. Even Donald Trump does that. It is just a business decision. We all have complaints in some form or another. Thanks, Mark

I'm sorry Mark-I was very naive when I was there. In a bubble so to speak. I didn't find out what was really going on until I got back and heard it on CNN. I was disgusted, saddened, infuriated that people, soldiers had died of accidental electrocution due to poor management. Unskilled labor. Honestly, I do resent the fact that the electricians that KBR is hiring now are being paid 14K/month. More than double what I was getting paid. But I can deal with that OK as long as we are offering a better quality product to the client and people are safer.

Actually that is anywhere in the Middle East. Especially in Kuwait and U.A.E. It is alot of the Shiek's hiring and large companies doing that practice. But it is illegal for these people to hold these peoples passports. KBR used to do that, but since the government put out that Memo on it in 2005 beginning 2006 they stopped it. Yeah they don't get paid alot, but they do pay more than what they would make in there own country. Some of these guys would work in there own country for $30-$50.00 a month or so. They come here and make $300-$800.00 or more a month that is a considerable thing. Now before alot of these guys leave there country they have to pay the employment agency in there country $2,000-$3,000 fee to get the job. ANd they are on a 2 year contract usually with no R&R back to there country or anything. They do feed there people Not well usually Rice and fish or chicken very little if any fruit. But that is on there companies. KBR has in many times went to there companies and requested better food and living conditions. And pay. So I have seen good come out of that. It is a growing practice over here in the Middle East. There are alot of 3rd country nationals that know alot more than some KBR tradesman do. Anyway have fun, Mark

mgparrothead007 in Bagdad said: Actually that is anywhere in the Middle East. Especially in Kuwait and U.A.E. It is alot of the Shiek's hiring and large companies doing that practice. But it is illegal for these people to hold these peoples passports. KBR used to do that, but since the government put out that Memo on it in 2005 beginning 2006 they stopped it. Yeah they don't get paid alot, but they do pay more than what they would make in there own country. Some of these guys would work in there own country for $30-$50.00 a month or so. They come here and make $300-$800.00 or more a month that is a considerable thing. Now before alot of these guys leave there country they have to pay the employment agency in there country $2,000-$3,000 fee to get the job. ANd they are on a 2 year contract usually with no R&R back to there country or anything. They do feed there people Not well usually Rice and fish or chicken very little if any fruit. But that is on there companies. KBR has in many times went to there companies and requested better food and living conditions. And pay. So I have seen good come out of that. It is a growing practice over here in the Middle East. There are alot of 3rd country nationals that know alot more than some KBR tradesman do. Anyway have fun, Mark

I have personally bought food for third country nationals for PPI and IADCO with my own money. IADCO and Waleed Al-Omar was especially abusive to it's employees.

Ms Sparky in Portland, Oregon said: I have personally bought food for third country nationals for PPI and IADCO with my own money. IADCO and Waleed Al-Omar was especially abusive to it's employees.

I have already been seeing whats is going on with the Electricians. Alot of the stuff that there were problems with were not KBR. That was from other stuff that was taken over by KBR, that was being done by other companies. And KBR actually got the hanger for it. But KBR is fixing the problem. I try and stay away from anything electric. The power is to hot here for there technology. In this big of a project there will always be problems big and small. But with all the check systems they try and catch things . And take care of them fast as they can, Anyway see ya, MArk

I would not doubt it. I have seen nothing like that. Here they have fired alot of the PPI managers in the Green zone for Buying Local woman for the night the managers were from the UK and stuff. Gotta run, MArk

Uplifts say if you have a $3,000.00 dollar base multiply that by .75 then add that to the $3,000.00. Your hourly i believe is figured out on your base divided by 160 hrs. that would be your hourly pay so for any hours worked over 40 hours to equal your 84 would be 44 hours so that is at $18.75 per hour with 44 hours at that rate.

$3,000.00 Base
$2,250.00 75% uplift
$3,150 176 hours at $18.75 per hour.
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$8,400.00 for your 28 days.

So that is approx. $300.00 per day give or take a few dollars.

Most of these other companies are paying upto $500.00 or more per day. But nothing is happening with them until after the elections and alot of this stuff gets switched over before the end of the year.

But $300.00 a day is more than what alot of people make in the states taxed or not.

We start getiing taxed on F.I.C.A on this next check on next Friday. If they are gonna do it they are gonna do it. We are taxed every other way anyway. So on a $8,400.00 Gross check your taxes will be as follows at .075 % $630.00 or so. on a 5 week month $10,500.00 times .075 % is $787.50.

$8,400.00 minus
$500.00 family insurance $200.00 single ?
$630.00 taxes
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$7,270.00 You still win and even if you get a cash advance for your self upto $1,000.00 that is still $6,270.00 give or take a few dollars. Still more than what you would make in the states. Still not a bad deal even with all the stuff that goes on. Still $87,240.00 minus your R&R's later Take home basically tax free. You won't make that at 7-11. I really miss those by the way. A Big Gulp. Anyway Sorry I'm not Blue Camel. But that is the Iraqi side of the uplifts. In Kuwait it's only a 35% uplift U.A.E. Dubai is 5%, Doha, Qatar not sure but I would like to work there I'm no Engineer, but I was passing thru Doha on my R&R earlier this month. It was very nice, Talk to you later, Mark