How much does a City Engineer make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Columbus, OH is $106,602. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,107 to $114,988, with most professionals earning between $94,193 and $122,623.

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 $94,193 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $100,107 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $106,602 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $114,988 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $122,623 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25% $100,107 10% $94,193 90% $122,623 75% $114,988 $106,602 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 Columbus, OH. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $100,107 to $114,988 with the average base salary of $106,602. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,107 to $114,988 with the average total cash compensation of $106,602.

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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