Jacobs employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Design Engineer professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,314 per year (estimate) and goes up to $243,722 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Jacobs is $122,230 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,308 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,736 (25th percentile) and $156,070 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Jacobs Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,061 and $13,006 monthly.