As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Virginia is $110,213, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,119 weekly, or $9,184 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Virginia vary widely, spanning from $96,042 to $123,478. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,795) and 75th percentile ($117,156), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,478 per year. This $14,361 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia City Engineer often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $96,042 VA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $102,795 VA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $110,213 VA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $117,156 VA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $123,478 VA February 01, 2026
25% $102,795 10% $96,042 90% $123,478 75% $117,156 $110,213 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $126,568 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $110,907 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $99,750 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $107,512 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $107,237 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $102,676 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $110,221 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $125,996 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $126,568 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $103,328 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    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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