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Salary Guide

Civil Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 3,954 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,000 - $130,000
Median salary
$95,000 - $130,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K
25th percentile$70K
Median$95K
75th percentile$130K
90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $130,000 AUD

The median salary is $95,000

Top cities

Brisbane563 job openings
Sydney452 job openings
Melbourne375 job openings
Perth254 job openings
Adelaide210 job openings
Newcastle69 job openings
Gold Coast City59 job openings
Canberra45 job openings
Sunshine Coast31 job openings
Gold Coast30 job openings
Darwin29 job openings
Townsville City24 job openings

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Civil Engineer

3,954 job openings

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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 130,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 112,500 per year, based on 3,954 active job listings.

The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Brisbane leads with 563 job openings.

Explore 3,954 Civil Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.