Jacobs employees working as Project Engineer 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 professionals at Jacobs worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$72,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at Jacobs is A$107,001 per year or A$51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$169,803 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$84,435 (25th percentile) and A$136,821 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Jacobs Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Project Engineer with an estimated total pay of A$73K - A$103K/yr