◈ Updated 2026

Civil Engineer — Estimated Annual Salary in San Francisco

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 San Francisco, USA💼 Junior · 0–2 years💱 USD

Estimated Annual Salary

$111,197
per year · USD
$91,182$135,660

Salary Range: $91,182 – $135,660

Estimated Net Monthly
$5,931
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$111,1971.1×
New York, USA$99,8711.0×
London, UK£68,1391.0×
Paris, France€70,9990.9×
Berlin, Germany€63,2921.0×
Madrid, Spain€45,4670.9×
Tokyo, Japan¥10,710,8651.1×
Dubai, UAEAED 290,6131.8×

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