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Civil engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$99,952

The average salary for a civil engineer is $99,952 per year in Australia. 962 salaries reported, updated at 28 June 2026

Civil Engineer job openings in Australia

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Engineer (Civil)
Queensland Government3.8out of 5 stars.
Cairns QLD
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Flinders University
 
$212,873per year
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MBC Recruitment
 
$176,800per year
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Chandler Macleod
 
$176,800per year
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NSW Department of Education
 
$176,155per year
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Zoom Recruitment
 
$160,000per year
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Ergon Energy
 
$152,750per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Civil Engineers

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $137,474 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $122,246 per year
  3. Townsville QLD
    $119,080 per year
  4. Toowoomba QLD
    $111,915 per year
  5. Joondalup WA
    $111,779 per year

Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Civil Engineers in different locations
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Senior Civil Engineer

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Average $146,633 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $180,000 per year

Junior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $83,078 per year