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Senior civil engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Civil Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$116,438
Average $116,438
Low $78,697
High $172,278

The average salary for a senior civil engineer is $116,438 per year in the United States. 3.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Senior Civil Engineer job openings in United States

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Senior Engineer - Construction...
State of New Mexico3.5out of 5 stars.
Las Cruces, NM
$40.28 - $64.45 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Civil Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$275,600per year
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Cenergy International Services
 
$252,720per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$213,612per year
GEM Technology
 
$210,000per year
The Global Edge Consultants
 
$208,000per year
Serco
 
$204,629per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Civil Engineers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $138,926 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $128,261 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $107,428 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $103,277 per year
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $102,164 per year

Where can a Senior Civil Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Civil Engineers in different locations
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