The salary trajectory of a Design Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $137,742 per year (estimate) and goes up to $279,448 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Manager at Jacobs is $169,194 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $275,168 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $132,137 (25th percentile) and $219,476 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Jacobs Design Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Manager professionals typically earn between $64 and $106 per hour.
Design Manager professionals typically earn between $11,011 and $18,290 monthly.
Design Manager with an estimated total pay of $110K - $149K/yr
