Engineering

Civil Engineer Salary in Australia

Civil Engineers design and oversee infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, tunnels and water systems. Major infrastructure investment across Australia has kept Seek demand for civil engineers consistently high, especially in NSW and QLD.

AU Typical Range

$75k$135k

AU Median

$100k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $70k$120k

Salary by experience level

Graduate (0–2 yrs)

AU$65k – $85k
NZNZD $60k – $78k

Engineer (2–5 yrs)

AU$85k – $110k
NZNZD $78k – $100k

Senior (5+ yrs)

AU$110k – $145k
NZNZD $100k – $130k

Principal

AU$145k – $185k
NZNZD $130k – $165k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $100k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$75,033

Monthly

$6,253

Fortnightly

$2,886

Common employers on Seek

AECOMWSPAureconGHDJacobsTransport for NSW

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Civil Engineer salary in Australia?

The average Civil Engineer salary in Australia is around $100k per year, with a typical Seek range of $75k – $135k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Civil Engineer take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $100k, take-home pay is approximately $75,033 per year ($6,253 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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