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civil engineer Salary in california

Based on 878 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$104,000
per year
Average Salary
$52,525
per year
Max Salary
$130,000
per year
Jobs Found
878
active listings

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Open civil engineer Jobs in california 878

Eden Capital Careers Los Angeles, California
$190000 / per year Corp to Corp
Mead & Hunt, Inc Sacramento, California
$166000 / per year Full Time
Pacrim Engineering Orange, California
$100000 / per year Full Time
Bowman & Williams , Inc. Soquel, California
$83200 / per year Full Time
LA28 (Web) Los Angeles, California
Full Time
Full Time
Mead & Hunt, Inc Sacramento, California
Full Time
DK Engineer Corp Acton, California
Full Time
SA Architects & Engineers, Inc. Fontana, California
Full Time
YELLOW VEST CONSTRUCTION INC Gilroy, California
Full Time

civil engineer Salary FAQ

What is the average civil engineer salary in california?
Based on 15001 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a civil engineer in california is approximately $52,525, with a range of $104,000 – $130,000.
How do I negotiate my civil engineer salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect civil engineer compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.