How much does a City Engineer make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $103,454. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,928 to $112,940, with most professionals earning between $87,166 and $121,576.

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 $87,166 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $94,928 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $103,454 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $112,940 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $121,576 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $94,928 10% $87,166 90% $121,576 75% $112,940 $103,454 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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
94928
112940
103454

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
98311
119600
107861
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $94,928 to $112,940 with the average base salary of $103,454. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,311 to $119,600 with the average total cash compensation of $107,861.

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

Lincoln, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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