Jacobs employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 62 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Project Engineer professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,503 per year (estimate) and goes up to $223,230 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at Jacobs is $106,977 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,799 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $84,407 (25th percentile) and $136,805 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 230 salaries submitted by Jacobs Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $41 and $66 per hour.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,034 and $11,400 monthly.