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Civil engineer salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$89,487
7%
below national average
Average $89,487
Low $55,023
High $145,539

The average salary for a civil engineer is $89,487 per year in Atlanta, GA. 141 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Civil Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Office of Engineering Services...
Georgia Department of Transportation3.5out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
$95,000 a year
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DAVRON LLC
 
$157,500per year
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SSOE Group
 
$145,000per year
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Novaces
 
$140,000per year
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Sterling Engineering
 
$135,200per year
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Progressive Recruitment
 
$131,040per year
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Zolon Tech
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Civil Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Columbus, GA
    $100,713 per year
  2. Peachtree Corners, GA
    $99,223 per year
  3. Norcross, GA
    $96,923 per year
  4. Savannah, GA
    $94,741 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $89,487 per year

Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Civil Engineer get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Senior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,382 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $83,940 per year

Junior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,082 per year