How much does a City Engineer make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Denver, CO is $111,616. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,816 to $120,397, with most professionals earning between $98,624 and $128,391.

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 $98,624 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $104,816 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $111,616 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $120,397 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $128,391 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $104,816 10% $98,624 90% $128,391 75% $120,397 $111,616 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 Denver, CO. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $104,816 to $120,397 with the average base salary of $111,616. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,816 to $120,397 with the average total cash compensation of $111,616.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

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