How Much Does a Civil Engineer Make in the United States in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in the United States
$97,340/yr ($46.80/hr · $76,865 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$75,920 ($36.50/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$131,410 ($63.18/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$2,956.33
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$70.20/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $36.50/hr | $75,920 | −$14,124.28 | $61,795.72 | $2,376.76 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $46.80/hr | $97,340 | −$20,475.31 | $76,864.69 | $2,956.33 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $63.18/hr | $131,410 | −$30,838.27 | $100,571.73 | $3,868.14 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($45.86/hr)California ($55.22/hr)Florida ($44.46/hr)New York ($54.29/hr)Illinois ($48.20/hr)Arizona ($45.40/hr)New Jersey ($52.42/hr)Georgia ($44.93/hr)North Carolina ($44.46/hr)Washington ($53.82/hr)Pennsylvania ($46.33/hr)Ohio ($43.99/hr)Nevada ($45.86/hr)Colorado ($49.61/hr)Virginia ($49.14/hr)Massachusetts ($54.76/hr)Michigan ($44.93/hr)Tennessee ($43.06/hr)Indiana ($43.52/hr)Maryland ($50.54/hr)Minnesota ($48.67/hr)Missouri ($43.06/hr)Wisconsin ($45.40/hr)Oregon ($49.14/hr)Connecticut ($51.95/hr)Utah ($45.40/hr)South Carolina ($42.59/hr)Alabama ($41.18/hr)Louisiana ($41.65/hr)Kentucky ($41.65/hr)Oklahoma ($41.65/hr)Kansas ($43.06/hr)Iowa ($43.52/hr)New Mexico ($43.06/hr)Arkansas ($40.72/hr)Mississippi ($39.78/hr)Nebraska ($43.99/hr)Idaho ($43.52/hr)Hawaii ($50.54/hr)New Hampshire ($48.20/hr)Maine ($44.46/hr)Rhode Island ($47.74/hr)Montana ($43.06/hr)Delaware ($47.27/hr)South Dakota ($42.59/hr)North Dakota ($44.46/hr)Alaska ($51.01/hr)Vermont ($45.86/hr)West Virginia ($40.25/hr)Wyoming ($44.46/hr)