Jacobs employees working as Systems 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 Systems Engineer professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,888 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,802 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer at Jacobs is $150,888 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $226,484 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,960 (25th percentile) and $187,343 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Jacobs Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $90 per hour.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,247 and $15,612 monthly.
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