As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Charleston, SC is $103,898, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,998 weekly, or $8,658 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Charleston, SC vary widely, spanning from $90,570 to $116,439. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,922) and 75th percentile ($110,462), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,439 per year. This $13,540 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, Charleston City Engineer often earn 1.3% lower than national averages. However, Charleston currently ranks 560 statewide for City Engineer job salary. 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 $90,570 Charleston, SC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $96,922 Charleston, SC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $103,898 Charleston, SC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $110,462 Charleston, SC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $116,439 Charleston, SC September 01, 2026
25% $96,922 10% $90,570 90% $116,439 75% $110,462 $103,898 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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