| Cover | Aug. 10, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 10, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 0-52423 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AECOM |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000868857 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1088522 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1999 Avenue of the Stars |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Los Angeles |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90067 |
| City Area Code | 213 |
| Local Phone Number | 593-8000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | ACM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
