Jacobs employees working as Project Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 62 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Project Engineer I professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $93,125 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,659 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer I at Jacobs is $93,125 per year or $45 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $129,974 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $78,861 (25th percentile) and $111,133 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 230 salaries submitted by Jacobs Project Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Engineer I professionals typically earn between $38 and $53 per hour.
Project Engineer I professionals typically earn between $6,572 and $9,261 monthly.
