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Civil Engineer Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹26,300per month, median
Half of Civil Engineer posts in Karnataka offer ₹20,600–₹32,500 a month. Based on 190 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,500 | ₹20,600 | ₹26,300 | ₹32,500 | ₹42,500 |
- Active posts
- 191
- Employers
- 161
- Open to freshers
- 29%
- New in 30 days
- 11
What to offer Civil Engineer candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹26,300 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹32,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,800 — 21% below the overall median.
- Ask for Civil only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹23,800.
- 11 new Civil Engineer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Civil Engineer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 56 | ₹20,800 |
| 1–2 years | 134 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 190 | ₹26,300 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate91% · 174
- 12th pass9% · 17
Cities
Civil Engineer salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 175 | ₹27,500 |
| Mysuru | 7 | ₹18,000 |
| Belagavi | 2 | — |
| Mangaluru | 2 | — |
| Tumkur | 2 | — |
| Kalaburagi | 1 | — |
| Udupi | 1 | — |
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Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹26,300 | — | 190 |
| India | ₹27,500 | +5% | 1,927 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹25,000 | -5% | 185 |
| Telangana | ₹25,000 | -5% | 84 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹22,500 | -14% | 23 |
| Maharashtra | ₹27,500 | +5% | 570 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹25,000 | -5% | 34 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
11 new posts in the last 30 days.
- S.S.Constructions7
- Geofrontiers Llp6
- House Construct3
- Keystone Engineering Solutions3
- TBC Homes Infra Corp3
- Ukb Construction Management Pvt Ltd3
- Bhr Constructions2
- Vibez Estates Private Limited2
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | ₹27,500 | ₹23,800 | +16% |
Real offers
Recent Civil Engineer posts with pay
- Civil EngineerCapital Construction · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 23 hr ago₹25,000 – ₹55,000/month
- Civil EngineerNanda N (Job S Integrity) · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Civil EngineerVibez Estates Private Limited · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹40,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Civil EngineerRp Shetty Infra Private Limited (Rps Infra Pvt Ltd) · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 8 days ago₹60,000 – ₹70,000/month
- Civil EngineerSrsb Workforce Solutions Private Limited · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 10 days ago₹10,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Civil EngineerSamarth Builders · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Civil Engineer salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹26,300 a month across 190 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,600 and ₹32,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹42,500 or more.
What is the Civil Engineer salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,800 a month, based on 56 jobs.
What do Civil Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Civil Engineer jobs?
Bengaluru (₹27,500) and Mysuru (₹18,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Civil Engineer pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
No, 4% lower: ₹26,300 in Karnataka against ₹27,500 across India.
Which skills raise Civil Engineer salaries in Karnataka?
Civil (+16%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 190 active job posts for Civil Engineer in Karnataka on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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