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 £38,403 per year (estimate) and goes up to £91,313 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at Jacobs is £131,422 per year or £63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £200,654 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £106,077 (25th percentile) and £164,676 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Jacobs System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.