Civil Engineer Salary by Country
Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+8%
projected growth
Category
Engineering
Civil Engineer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $108,000 | $9,000 |
 United Kingdom | $117,405 | $9,773 |
 Canada | $97,422 | $8,118 |
 Australia | $115,893 | $9,646 |
 Germany | $122,036 | $10,151 |
 France | $136,863 | $11,405 |
 Netherlands | $159,673 | $13,344 |
 Switzerland | $139,629 | $11,615 |
 Singapore | $74,665 | $6,190 |
 India | $22,724 | $1,893 |
 Japan | $60,477 | $5,040 |
 South Korea | $111,361 | $9,280 |
 Poland | $59,700 | $4,971 |
 Brazil | $47,735 | $3,971 |
 United Arab Emirates | $91,491 | $7,624 |
 Mexico | $51,788 | $4,317 |
 Ireland | $136,863 | $11,405 |
 Spain | $81,890 | $6,843 |
 Italy | $80,521 | $6,729 |
 Sweden | $140,554 | $11,709 |
 Norway | $208,614 | $17,385 |
 Denmark | $146,152 | $12,184 |
 Belgium | $132,301 | $11,063 |
 Austria | $119,755 | $10,037 |
 Portugal | $43,112 | $3,650 |
 Finland | $120,896 | $10,037 |
 China | $79,646 | $6,637 |
 Hong Kong | $110,973 | $9,248 |
 New Zealand | $114,577 | $9,558 |
 Indonesia | $23,868 | $1,989 |
 Philippines | $18,359 | $1,530 |
 Vietnam | $14,666 | $1,222 |
 Thailand | $32,393 | $2,699 |
 Malaysia | $62,656 | $5,234 |
 Israel | $157,396 | $13,116 |
 Saudi Arabia | $66,133 | $5,520 |
 Turkey | $48,696 | $4,057 |
 Argentina | $19,559 | $1,630 |
 Colombia | $38,231 | $3,186 |
 South Africa | $38,036 | $3,168 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
AutoCADStructuresProject mgmtCodesAnalysis
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a civil engineer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include Rp 431.320.000 in Indonesia; 384.130.000 ₫ in Vietnam; ₩167,190,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays civil engineers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Indonesia has the highest national median at about Rp 431.320.000 per year.
- Which country pays civil engineers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 37 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is civil engineer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade.
- What skills do civil engineers need?
- Common skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, Codes, 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, Biomedical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.