Jacobs employees working as Technical Writer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is in line with the average of Technical Writer professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Technical Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,144 per year (estimate) and goes up to $230,300 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Technical Writer at Jacobs is $103,016 per year or $50 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,923 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $79,648 (25th percentile) and $134,502 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Jacobs Technical Writer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Technical Writer professionals typically earn between $38 and $65 per hour.
Technical Writer professionals typically earn between $6,637 and $11,208 monthly.
