Civil Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$82,350
per year
per month
AU$6,860
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$3,290/year
Profit Sharing
AU$3,170/year
Bonus
AU$270/month
Profit Sharing
AU$260/month
Civil Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Civil Engineer is AU$82,350 per year (AU$6,860 per month), which is AU$12,462 (+18%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Civil Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$50,800. The highest salaries can exceed AU$220,000.
A Civil Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$50,800. The highest salaries can exceed AU$220,000.
AU$50,800
Low
AU$82,350
Average salary
AU$220,000
High
AU$4,230
Low
AU$6,860
Average salary
AU$18,330
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$122,700 AU$245,480 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$50,800 - 220,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 14,860 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 10,620 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$50,800 - 245,480 |
AU$0 AU$10,230 AU$20,450 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,230 - 18,330 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 1,240 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 880 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,230 - 20,450 |
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Civil Engineer Salary Range
Among Civil Engineers, Graduate Civil Engineers or Junior Civil Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Civil Engineers or Principal Civil Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Civil Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Civil Engineer | AU$147K/year | +78% |
| Senior Civil Engineer | AU$119K/year | +44% |
| Civil Engineer Consultant | AU$86K/year | +4% |
| Graduate Civil Engineer | AU$63K/year | -24% |
| Junior Civil Engineer | AU$60K/year | -27% |
Civil Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Civil Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,800 per year. A mid career Civil Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$78,340, while a Senior Civil Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$118,600. Civil Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$129,300 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Civil Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +57% |
| Senior | ▲ +44% |
| Average Salary | AU$82,350/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -38% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
23%
23%
Male
77%
77%
Civil Engineer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Civil Engineer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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