Does Jacobs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jacobs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jacobs. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jacobs?

81% of Jacobs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jacobs 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jacobs?

Engineer (324) , Project Manager (296) , Mechanical Engineer (125) , Project Engineer (120) , Civil Engineer (110) , Process Engineer (105) , Senior Engineer (93) , Intern (91) , Senior Project Manager (82) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Design Engineer (52) , Consultant (51)

What are the pros of working at Jacobs according to real employee reviews?

"the people are great and there are a lot of optional employee groups you can join to connect with people with similar viewpoints" ((in 505 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 388 reviews)); "Pay is good and work can be interesting." ((in 359 reviews)); "Great culture and many areas of the business pushing boundaries in the digital space of the industries it operates within." ((in 322 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 316 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jacobs according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management... they waste most of the job budget on very high salaried people in meetings where very little if anything is accomplished." ((in 319 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 111 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 92 reviews)); "Some managers don't have the educational backround for the positions they hold." ((in 92 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from ground level." ((in 85 reviews))

What are employees saying about Jacobs layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Jacobs layoffs and their outlook for job security at Jacobs in 2026.

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4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,770 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,770 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0

Aug 20, 2013

Working at Jacobs Technology has provided great advancement opportunities.

Team lead

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Pros

Jacobs Technology is a company who realizes that its employees are its best attribute. As a contracting company, they actively recruit and hire subject matter experts across a widely diverse range of skill sets. Jacobs is also very good to retain its best employees even through contractural term limitations. Jacobs has one of the best Safety cultures of any company, utilizing its "Beyond Zero" concept.

Cons

The nature of the business itself - a contracting company. Contracts have limits, which may mean short-term employment opportunities for some. Many policies and procedures related to management and leadership training are outdated.

4.0

Aug 19, 2013

Good company that seems to care about heir employees

Executive assistant

Recommend

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Pros

Field people are well supported and cared about.

Cons

Not all management walks their talk. Old values can be good, but failure to adapt to new technology and new ways can also lead to stodgy feel within the organization.

4.0

Aug 19, 2013

Good employer.

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Hires older, experienced personnel. Strong emphasis on safety. With a government assignment, the work load is not overly intense.

Cons

Pay and benefits tend to be less than that in heavy manufacturing. Not much opportunity for promotion or advancement for older personnel.

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