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 £34,313 per year (estimate) and goes up to £58,677 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Jacobs is £122,354 per year or £59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £193,385 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £96,865 (25th percentile) and £156,176 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Jacobs Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer with an estimated total pay of £25K - £36K/yr