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Civil Engineer Salary in Austria

The Austria median is $121,894 per year, with observed city pay up to Vienna at $85,442.

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Civil Engineer pay in Austria: Vienna leads, Vienna trails

The Austria national median for a civil engineer is € 105.000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about € 73.600 in Vienna to € 73.600 in Vienna (1×).

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

A modeled national band runs about € 71.900–€ 145.400 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Austrian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat € 105.000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Austria shows about 3.5% CPI in 2025. A civil engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Civil Engineer pay data in Austria

Start with the national median (€ 105.000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Austria hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: € 71.900 (10th) → € 105.000 (median) → € 145.400 (90th). Vienna’s observed median is € 73.600, with a local band about € 48.800–€ 111.000. If an offer is “at the Austria median” but the job is in Vienna, you may still be under local market.

National median
$121,894
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,216
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,442
Vienna, AT
Hourly (national)
$58.60
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Austria

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Vienna, AT$85,442

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Austria?
The national median is about € 105.000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about € 73.600 to € 73.600.
Which Austria city pays civil engineers the most?
Vienna, AT leads observed metros at about € 73.600 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Austria cities have civil engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed civil engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is civil engineer in demand in Austria?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Austrian industry mix.