Engineering

Civil Engineer Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+8%
projected growth
Category
Engineering

Civil Engineer pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Civil Engineer is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $218,366 (2 040 000 kr local) while Vietnam sits near $14,768 (384.130.000 ₫ local) — about 14.8×.

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. Common screening skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, and Codes.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Netherlands is next on the USD ranking at about $162,526. Related engineering titles include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Biomedical Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Civil Engineer pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, Codes, and Analysis. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Civil Engineer list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 040 000 kr ($218,366). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway civil engineer page before treating the rank as a plan.

Civil Engineer salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$104,000
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$118,777
Canada flagCanada$99,546
Australia flagAustralia$119,640
Germany flagGermany$124,216
France flagFrance$139,308
Netherlands flagNetherlands$162,526
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$139,742
Singapore flagSingapore$75,880
India flagIndia$22,794
Japan flagJapan$61,269
South Korea flagSouth Korea$122,168
Poland flagPoland$60,866
Brazil flagBrazil$47,110
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$91,491
Mexico flagMexico$53,329
Ireland flagIreland$139,308
Spain flagSpain$83,353
Italy flagItaly$81,960
Sweden flagSweden$141,952
Norway flagNorway$218,366
Denmark flagDenmark$148,288
Belgium flagBelgium$134,664
Austria flagAustria$121,894
Portugal flagPortugal$43,882
Finland flagFinland$123,055
China flagChina$80,164
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$110,986
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$117,763
Indonesia flagIndonesia$24,315
Philippines flagPhilippines$18,097
Vietnam flagVietnam$14,768
Thailand flagThailand$32,566
Malaysia flagMalaysia$63,319
Israel flagIsrael$158,555
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$66,133
Turkey flagTurkey$47,436
Argentina flagArgentina$19,318
Colombia flagColombia$39,240
South Africa flagSouth Africa$38,597

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

AutoCADStructuresProject mgmtCodesAnalysis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 040 000 kr in Norway; € 140.000 in Netherlands; ‏474,000 ‏₪ in Israel, and more.
Which country pays civil engineers the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 040 000 kr per year ($218,366).
Which country pays civil engineers the least?
Among covered countries, Vietnam is on the lower end at about 384.130.000 ₫ per year (local currency).
Is civil engineer a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do civil engineers need?
Common skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, Codes, and Analysis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other engineering jobs are similar?
Related roles include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Biomedical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.