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Civil designer salary in Australia

How much does a Civil Designer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$103,278

The average salary for a civil designer is $103,278 per year in Australia. 142 salaries reported, updated at 10 August 2026

Civil Designer job openings in Australia

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Cadet Civil Designer x2
Sunshine Coast Regional Council4.4out of 5 stars.
Nambour QLD
$66,000 - $89,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Designer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NSW Department of Education
 
$176,155per year
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Chandler Macleod
 
$164,320per year
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
 
$131,925per year
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Programmed
 
$124,500per year
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Cairns Regional Council
 
$123,557per year
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Metro Trains Melbourne
 
$122,500per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Civil Designers

  1. Ipswich QLD
    $145,000 per year
  2. Melbourne VIC
    $141,041 per year
  3. Toowoomba QLD
    $141,028 per year
  4. Parramatta NSW
    $128,988 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $120,419 per year

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