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Civil engineer salary in Virginia, 2026

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Virginia?

Average base salary

$94,848
same
as national average
Average $94,848
Low $57,773
High $155,715

The average salary for a civil engineer is $94,848 per year in Virginia. 199 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Civil Engineer job openings in Virginia

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Civil Engineer
AES Corporation4out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
$94,000 - $112,625 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in Virginia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Korn Ferry
 
$425,000per year
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Loop Recruiting
 
$196,560per year
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Softworld, Inc.
 
$176,800per year
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COMTEC
 
$176,800per year
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U.S. Department of State
 
$165,503per year
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Astyra Corporation
 
$164,320per year
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Highest paying cities for Civil Engineers near Virginia

  1. Herndon, VA
    $148,003 per year
  2. Chilhowie, VA
    $114,034 per year
  3. Tazewell, VA
    $114,034 per year
  4. Norfolk, VA
    $109,177 per year
  5. Alexandria, VA
    $100,252 per year

Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?

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

Senior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $97,212 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,881 per year

Junior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,382 per year