How much does a City Engineer make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Columbia, SC is $101,117. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,956 to $109,071, with most professionals earning between $89,347 and $116,313.

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 $89,347 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $94,956 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $101,117 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $109,071 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $116,313 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $94,956 10% $89,347 90% $116,313 75% $109,071 $101,117 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $94,956 to $109,071 with the average base salary of $101,117. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,956 to $109,071 with the average total cash compensation of $101,117.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

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

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