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Civil engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Civil Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$96,479
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $96,479
Low $64,965
High $143,280
The average salary for a civil engineer is $96,479 per year in the United States. 10.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.UNIQUE CONSTRUCTION
$450,000per year
Korn Ferry
$425,000per year
Fluor Corp.
$322,656per year
City of Goodyear
$300,000per year
MERCOR
$245,136per year
APR Consulting, Inc.
$218,920per year
