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Civil Engineer Salary in Singapore

The Singapore median is $75,880 per year, with observed city pay up to Singapore at $53,077.

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Civil Engineer pay in Singapore: Singapore leads, Singapore trails

The Singapore national median for a civil engineer is $96,500 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $67,500 in Singapore to $67,500 in Singapore (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 $66,100–$133,700 around that midpoint. Employment Pass criteria and COMPASS scoring 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 Singaporean city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat $96,500 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Singapore shows about 0.9% 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 Singapore

Start with the national median ($96,500), 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 Singapore 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: $66,100 (10th) → $96,500 (median) → $133,700 (90th). Singapore’s observed median is $67,500, with a local band about $44,800–$102,000. If an offer is “at the Singapore median” but the job is in Singapore, you may still be under local market.

National median
$75,880
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,291
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$53,077
Singapore, SG
Hourly (national)
$36.48
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Singapore

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
Singapore, SG$53,077

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Singapore?
The national median is about $96,500 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about $67,500 to $67,500.
Which Singapore city pays civil engineers the most?
Singapore, SG leads observed metros at about $67,500 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Singapore cities have civil engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed civil engineer percentiles in SGD on this site.
Is civil engineer in demand in Singapore?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Singaporean industry mix.