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Civil engineer salary in Denver, CO (Updated 2026)

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Denver, CO?

Average base salary

$100,804
same
as national average
Average $100,804
Low $69,202
High $146,838

The average salary for a civil engineer is $100,804 per year in Denver, CO. 140 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Civil Engineer job openings in Denver, CO

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Civil Engineer | Regional Lead
Cushing Terrell4.1out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$105,000 - $140,000 a year
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Flux Resources, LLC
 
$155,000per year
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Selectek
 
$148,720per year
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Ware Malcomb
 
$139,625per year
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Mead & Hunt, Inc.
 
$136,500per year
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Entegee
 
$133,500per year
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Rimkus
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Civil Engineers near Denver, CO

  1. Denver, CO
    $100,804 per year
  2. Fort Collins, CO
    $99,053 per year
  3. Colorado Springs, CO
    $97,902 per year
  4. Grand Junction, CO
    $96,238 per year
  5. Loveland, CO
    $95,958 per year

Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Civil Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Civil Engineer get paid in Denver, CO?

Senior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $125,091 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $77,928 per year

Junior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $63,093 per year