◈ Updated 2026

Civil Engineer — Estimated Annual Salary in Sydney

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 Sydney, Australia💼 Junior · 0–2 years💱 AUD

Estimated Annual Salary

A$125,349
per year · AUD
A$102,785A$152,925

Salary Range: A$102,785 – A$152,925

Estimated Net Monthly
A$6,894
after tax
Monthly Cost of Living
A$6,200
typical monthly spend
Estimated Tax Rate
34%
effective rate
Quality of Life Index
86/100
global index

Monthly Expenses — Sydney

HousingA$2,170 · 35%
FoodA$1,240 · 20%
TransportA$930 · 15%
HealthcareA$620 · 10%
LeisureA$744 · 12%
OtherA$496 · 8%

Experience Level — Civil Engineer in Sydney

Experience LevelYearsEstimated Annual Salary
Junior0–2A$125,349
Mid-Level3–6A$194,854
Senior7–12A$300,015
Lead / Principal13+A$382,777
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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.