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 (124) , Project Engineer (120) , Civil Engineer (110) , Process Engineer (105) , Senior Engineer (93) , Intern (90) , Senior Project Manager (81) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Design Engineer (52) , Consultant (50)

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 480 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 392 reviews)); "Good SMEs to learn from and pay is good." ((in 380 reviews)); "Culture was good and enjoyed time there" ((in 322 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 310 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 323 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 112 reviews)); "bad managers (depends on who you work for)" ((in 92 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 91 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from the work force .there" ((in 83 reviews))

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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

(7,755 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,755 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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5.0

Dec 22, 2009

Best Company I've Ever Worked For

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

top pay, interesting projects, good management, customer-focused

Cons

none. Top company to work for.

3.0

Dec 17, 2009

Decent pay and opportunities, poor management and mentoring.

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is generally good and the overtime system is nice if you can get it. My schedule is flexible and my immediate co-workers are generally competent and respectful. JE is a well run company at the top and is well respected. Some exciting project and travel opportunities if you are lucky enough to get them.

Cons

It's hard to find your way here, especially as a younger employee who is looking for growth and mentoring. There is almost no money for training and development, especially in the current economic condition. Managers don't really like managing people, just projects/budgets. If you're looking for career growth and professional development, it's a struggle here. Some people do really well, but for most it's not the best place to start a career. Communication is always lacking.

1.0

Dec 16, 2009

A good but flawed company

Senior applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedules and some opportunity to advance, but it is limited. Benefits package is very generous.

Cons

Senior management consists of too many ex-military with an air of arrogance to match. Promotion of CMMI capability is a marketing ploy that is poorly executed. People are treated poorly when the going gets rough.

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