As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Engineer I in California is $87,576. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,314 to $96,992, with most professionals earning between $71,791 and $105,565.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $87,935 | $7,328 | $1,691 | $42 |
| Average | $79,398 | $6,617 | $1,527 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $71,907 | $5,992 | $1,383 | $35 |
An entry-level Civil Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $85,690. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Civil Engineer I makes around $86,574. After 2-4 years, the Civil Engineer I pay rises to about $88,653. Those senior Civil Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $89,068, and those Civil Engineer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $89,345 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Civil Engineer I | $85,690 |
| Intermediate Level Civil Engineer I | $86,574 |
| Senior Level Civil Engineer I | $88,653 |
| Specialist Level Civil Engineer I | $89,068 |
| Expert Level Civil Engineer I | $89,345 |
| Entry Level | 8% |
| Mid Level | 9% |
| Senior Level | 12% |
| Top Level | 12% |
| Experienced | 13% |
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