As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Carmel, CA is $121,377, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,334 weekly, or $10,115 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Carmel, CA vary widely, spanning from $105,800 to $136,011. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($113,223) and 75th percentile ($129,037), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,011 per year. This $15,814 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Carmel City Engineer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $105,800 Carmel, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $113,223 Carmel, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $121,377 Carmel, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $129,037 Carmel, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $136,011 Carmel, CA April 01, 2026
25% $113,223 10% $105,800 90% $136,011 75% $129,037 $121,377 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Carmel, CA. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $113,223 to $129,037 with the average base salary of $121,377. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,839 to $147,644 with the average total cash compensation of $132,776.

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About Carmel, California    Carmel-by-the-Sea /kɑːrˈmɛl/, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on....More

Carmel, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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