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Civil Engineer Salary in Australia

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The Australia median is $115,893 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$115,893
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,646
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$115,893
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$55.72
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$115,893
Canberra, ACT$115,893
Sunshine Coast, QLD$115,893
Wollongong, NSW$115,893
Hobart, TAS$115,893
Darwin, NT$115,893
Mackay, QLD$115,893
Sydney, NSW$86,052
Melbourne, VIC$83,277
Brisbane, QLD$76,337
Perth, WA$76,337
Adelaide, SA$68,287

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Australia?
The national median civil engineer salary in Australia is about $167,000 per year ($13,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $98,400 to $167,000.
Which Australia city pays civil engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $167,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $98,400 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about $65,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $231,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is civil engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.