Jacobs employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of System Engineer professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,940 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,875 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at Jacobs is $131,274 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,567 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $105,918 (25th percentile) and $164,552 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Jacobs System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,827 and $13,713 monthly.
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