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Civil Engineer Salary in France

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The France median is $136,863 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$136,863
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,405
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$136,863
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$65.80
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in France

CityPer year
Marseille, FR$136,863
Toulouse, FR$136,863
Nice, FR$136,863
Nantes, FR$136,863
Strasbourg, FR$136,863
Bordeaux, FR$136,863
Montpellier, FR$136,863
Lille, FR$136,863
Rennes, FR$136,863
Reims, FR$136,863
Paris, FR$102,533
Lyon, FR$66,607

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in France?
The national median civil engineer salary in France is about 120 000 € per year (10 000 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 58 400 € to 120 000 €.
Which France city pays civil engineers the most?
Marseille, FR pays the most at about 120 000 € per year.
Which France city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 58 400 € per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in France?
Across France cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about 39 700 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 166 200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many France cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
Is civil engineer in demand in France?
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.