Engineering

Civil Engineer Salary by Country

Covered in 7 countries, with Australia leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
7
Highest median (USD)
US$104,800
Australia
Category
Engineering

Civil Engineer pay worldwide: Australia leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Civil Engineer is covered in 7 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Australia leads near US$104,750 (A$149,000 local) while India sits near US$15,992 (₹15,20,000 local) — about 6.6×.

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

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life.

After Australia, United States is next on the USD ranking at about US$98,000. Related engineering titles include Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Civil Engineer pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Australia.

Skills commonly listed: AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, Codes, and Analysis. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Civil Engineer list is telling you

Australia leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at A$149,000 (US$104,750). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Australia civil engineer page before treating the rank as a plan.

Civil Engineer salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited StatesUS$98,000
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomUS$55,961
Australia flagAustraliaUS$104,750
Germany flagGermanyUS$63,983
India flagIndiaUS$15,992
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab EmiratesUS$50,102
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi ArabiaUS$60,000

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

AutoCADStructuresProject mgmtCodesAnalysis

Civil Engineer salary pages

Observed city pages first, then national pages in major markets.

Related Engineering jobs

Mechanical EngineerElectrical Engineer

Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: A$149,000 in Australia; US$98,000 in the United States; 57.300 € in Germany, and more.
Which country pays civil engineers the most?
Of 7 covered countries, Australia leads on an FX-adjusted view at about A$149,000 per year (US$104,750).
Which country pays civil engineers the least?
Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹15,20,000 per year (local currency).
What skills do civil engineers need?
Common skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, Codes, and Analysis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other engineering jobs are similar?
Related roles include Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.