Civil Engineer Salary in the US
$68,400
per year
per month
$5,700
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,560/year
Commission
$6,830/year
Profit Sharing
$2,370/year
Bonus
$210/month
Commission
$570/month
Profit Sharing
$200/month
Civil Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Civil Engineer is $68,400 per year ($5,700 per month), which is $14,910 (+28%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Civil Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $51,800. The highest salaries can exceed $130,000.
A Civil Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $51,800. The highest salaries can exceed $130,000.
$51,800
Low
$68,400
Average salary
$130,000
High
$4,320
Low
$5,700
Average salary
$10,830
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$500 $87,300 $175,170 | ||
| Salary | $51,800 - 130,000 | |
| Bonus | $580 - 13,200 | |
| Commission | $1,260 - 22,300 | |
| Profit Sharing | $500 - 9,670 | |
| Total Pay | $54,140 - 175,170 |
$40 $7,280 $14,600 | ||
| Salary | $4,320 - 10,830 | |
| Bonus | $50 - 1,100 | |
| Commission | $110 - 1,860 | |
| Profit Sharing | $40 - 810 | |
| Total Pay | $4,520 - 14,600 |
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Civil Engineer Salary Range
Among Civil Engineers, Graduate Civil Engineers and Junior Civil Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Senior Civil Engineers and Principal Civil Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Civil Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Civil Engineer | $125K/year | +83% |
| Senior Civil Engineer | $92K/year | +35% |
| Navy Civil Engineer | $90K/year | +32% |
| Air Force Civil Engineer | $88K/year | +29% |
| Civil Engineer Project Manager | $87K/year | +27% |
| Civil Engineer Consultant | $66K/year | -3% |
| Graduate Civil Engineer | $60K/year | -13% |
| Junior Civil Engineer | $53K/year | -22% |
| Intern Civil Engineer | $46K/year | -33% |
Civil Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Civil Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $51,800 per year. A mid career Civil Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $64,500, while a Senior Civil Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $92,300. Civil Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $99,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Civil Engineer
| Late Career | ▲ +45% |
| Senior | ▲ +35% |
| Average Salary | $68,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -24% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
22%
22%
Male
78%
78%
Civil Engineer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Civil Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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