Jacobs
UnverifiedReported Offshore Headcount
3,500+
reported 1 Mar 2024 — Jacobs Solutions India — 3,535 employees (March 2024 company filings)
Estimated % of Workforce
~5.8%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Estimated Wage Differential
~$298M/yr
CEO
Bob Pragada
CEO Total Pay
$21,800,000
CEO earns
198x the average Australian worker
avg Australian salary $110K+/yr
Estimate uses avg AU cost of $110,000+/yr (salary only, excluding super, office, recruitment) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2024, Jacobs was reported to have 3,500+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~5.8% when compared to its current workforce of 60,000 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Engineering & Construction Peers
How Jacobs's known offshore percentage (5.8%+) compares to reviewed engineering & construction peers.
| Company | ASX | Known Offshore* | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer EDI | DOW | None found | - |
| Lendlease Group | LLC | None found | - |
| Monadelphous Group | MND | None found | - |
What Public Sources Say
All information below is sourced from publicly available documents and reporting. Excerpts are direct quotes. Click source links to verify.
“Engineering consultancies including WSP reported to have mandates: for every 10 local staff, offshore team must expand by 10. 50% of project budget must be done offshore.”