As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Engineer I in California is $81,319. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,759 to $89,487, with most professionals earning between $66,876 and $96,925.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $89,487 | $7,457 | $1,721 | $43 |
| Average | $81,319 | $6,777 | $1,564 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,759 | $6,147 | $1,418 | $35 |
An entry-level Civil Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $80,754. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Civil Engineer I makes around $81,563. After 2-4 years, the Civil Engineer I pay rises to about $83,391. Those senior Civil Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $83,757, and those Civil Engineer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $84,001 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Civil Engineer I | $80,754 |
| Intermediate Level Civil Engineer I | $81,563 |
| Senior Level Civil Engineer I | $83,391 |
| Specialist Level Civil Engineer I | $83,757 |
| Expert Level Civil Engineer I | $84,001 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 11% |
| Senior Level | 13% |
| Top Level | 14% |
| Experienced | 14% |
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