As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Virginia is $110,188, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,119 weekly, or $9,182 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Virginia vary widely, spanning from $96,057 to $123,483. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,791) and 75th percentile ($117,147), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,483 per year. This $14,356 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 $96,057 VA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $102,791 VA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $110,188 VA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $117,147 VA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $123,483 VA July 01, 2026
25% $102,791 10% $96,057 90% $123,483 75% $117,147 $110,188 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $127,177 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $112,323 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $105,113 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $110,039 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $109,152 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $108,339 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $110,104 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $121,419 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $127,471 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $105,909 Date Updated July 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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