Jacobs Engineering Group
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 352 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Nonresidential Building Construction
- Headquarters: Harwood Center
- Founded 1947
- 55,000 employees (2021)
- New York Stock Exchange: J
At a glance
- Most filed: Civil Engineer. 55% of its filings. After that come Architect and Electrical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $98,160, median prevailing wage $88,608.
- 5th among the largest filers in its industry. Jacobs Engineering Group's median ($98,160) is below Turner Construction Company and DPR Construction, A General Partnership and above Moss & Associates.
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Percentiles from Jacobs Engineering Group's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Jacobs Engineering Group hires for
Bar: share of Jacobs Engineering Group's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 90% of filings (27 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $94,760 | 193 |
| Architect | $93,495 | 23 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,909 | 22 |
| Construction Manager | $102,999 | 21 |
| Environmental Engineer | $110,000 | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $118,000 | 15 |
| Data Scientist | $103,768 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Jacobs Engineering Group.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 35% of filings
Mid-level · 35% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 14% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $85,920 | 122 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $97,429 | 123 |
| Senior · Level III | $120,640 | 57 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,000 | 48 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Jacobs Engineering Group vs. industry peers
Jacobs Engineering Group$98,160
Moss & Associates$75,296
Core Tech Construction$60,000
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 2362).
Where Jacobs Engineering Group files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 12 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $91,307 | 34 |
| Washington, DC | $92,700 | 25 |
| Dallas, TX | $90,731 | 23 |
| Raleigh, NC | $105,726 | 23 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,581 | 22 |
| Houston, TX | $100,920 | 21 |
| Seattle, WA | $106,060 | 21 |
| Chicago, IL | $94,842 | 13 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $116,560 | 12 |
| Austin, TX | $103,400 | 11 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,000 | 11 |
| Denver, CO | $94,882 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,660 |
| 25th | $87,050 |
| 50th (median) | $98,160 |
| 75th | $119,738 |
| 90th | $141,198 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,000 | $65,001 | $89,444 | 82 |
| FY2021 | $85,000 | $70,000 | $95,000 | 73 |
| FY2022 | $90,318 | $81,393 | $115,000 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $88,000 | $78,642 | $109,441 | 120 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $81,354 | $110,000 | 113 |
| FY2025 | $94,061 | $83,547 | $110,125 | 159 |
| FY2026 | $102,477 | $91,000 | $122,960 | 193 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About Jacobs Engineering Group
Jacobs Engineering Group's filings list its industry as Nonresidential Building Construction (Construction sector, NAICS 2362). Its main U.S. filing address is in Houston, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Civil Engineer, Architect and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1947
- Headquarters
- Harwood Center
- Employees
- 55,000 (2021)
- Website
- jacobs.com
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: J
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Jacobs Engineering Group sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Jacobs Engineering Group filed 352 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Jacobs Engineering Group pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Jacobs Engineering Group's H-1B filings is $98,160; half of filings fall between $87,050 and $119,738. Bonus and stock are not included.