City Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

City Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a City Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in San Diego, CA is $118,503. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $111,282 to $127,825, with most professionals earning between $104,709 and $136,312.

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10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $104,709 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $111,282 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $118,503 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $127,825 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $136,312 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $111,282 10% $104,709 90% $136,312 75% $127,825 $118,503 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

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $111,282 to $127,825 with the average base salary of $118,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,282 to $127,825 with the average total cash compensation of $118,503.

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Skills associated with City Engineer: Design, Maintenance, STORM, The City

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