◈ Updated 2026

Civil Engineer — Estimated Annual Salary in San Francisco

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 San Francisco, USA💼 Mid-Level · 3–6 years💱 USD

Estimated Annual Salary

$176,256
per year · USD
$144,530$215,032

Salary Range: $144,530 – $215,032

Estimated Net Monthly
$9,400
after tax
Monthly Cost of Living
$5,600
typical monthly spend
Estimated Tax Rate
36%
effective rate
Quality of Life Index
72/100
global index

Monthly Expenses — San Francisco

Housing$1,960 · 35%
Food$1,120 · 20%
Transport$840 · 15%
Healthcare$560 · 10%
Leisure$672 · 12%
Other$448 · 8%

Experience Level — Civil Engineer in San Francisco

Experience LevelYearsEstimated Annual Salary
Junior0–2$111,197
Mid-Level3–6$176,256
Senior7–12$265,594
Lead / Principal13+$319,680
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Civil Engineer — vs. Global Average

CityAnnual SalaryPurchasing Power
San Francisco, USA$176,2561.7×
New York, USA$166,3201.6×
London, UK£111,3141.6×
Paris, France€115,9861.4×
Berlin, Germany€94,3921.5×
Madrid, Spain€75,7791.5×
Tokyo, Japan¥16,478,2081.6×
Dubai, UAEAED 508,9263.2×

* Estimates based on public data and statistical models. Actual figures may vary.