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Civil engineer salary in California, 2026

How much does a Civil Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$116,104
21%
above national average
Average $116,104
Low $79,548
High $169,461

The average salary for a civil engineer is $116,104 per year in California. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Civil Engineer job openings in California

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Civil Engineer - Foundations
Ampirical3.3out of 5 stars.
San Ramon, CA
$95,227 - $179,439 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FAR Government
 
$260,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$250,534per year
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APR Consulting, Inc.
 
$218,920per year
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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$213,674per year
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Trueline
 
$202,500per year
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CITY OF HAYWARD
 
$192,941per year
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Highest paying cities for Civil Engineers near California

  1. Oakland, CA
    $130,696 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $121,912 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $119,777 per year
  4. Roseville, CA
    $117,738 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $113,661 per year

Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Civil Engineer get paid in California?

Senior Civil Engineer

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Average $126,733 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,861 per year

Junior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,333 per year