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Salary Guide

Civil Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 5,871 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$75,000 - $100,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $100,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$12K
Median$75K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $11,667 - $100,000 AUD

The median salary is $75,000

Top cities

Sydney744 job openings
Brisbane742 job openings
Melbourne497 job openings
Perth422 job openings
Adelaide318 job openings
Gold Coast City118 job openings
Newcastle109 job openings
Townsville City86 job openings
Canberra78 job openings
Gold Coast59 job openings
Maroochydore41 job openings
Darwin38 job openings
Dubbo31 job openings
Cairns Regional30 job openings
Geelong28 job openings
Rockhampton Regional28 job openings
Mackay Regional27 job openings

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Civil Engineer

5,871 job openings

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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 87,500 per year, based on 5,871 active job listings.

The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 744 job openings.

Explore 5,871 Civil Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.