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Civil Engineer Salary in India (2026)
₹27,500per month, median
Half of Civil Engineer posts in India offer ₹20,000–₹34,000 a month. Based on 1,927 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹17,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹34,000 | ₹42,500 |
- Active posts
- 1,945
- Employers
- 1,695
- Open to freshers
- 17%
- New in 30 days
- 80
What to offer Civil Engineer candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹34,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000 — 27% below the overall median.
- Ask for Civil only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹25,000.
- 80 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) | 325 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 1,602 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 1,924 | ₹27,500 |
| Part-time | 3 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate92% · 1,794
- 12th pass7% · 141
- 10th pass0% · 7
- Below 10th0% · 3
Cities
Civil Engineer salary by city in India
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 261 | ₹30,000 |
| Delhi | 210 | ₹30,000 |
| Pune | 180 | ₹27,500 |
| Bengaluru | 176 | ₹27,500 |
| Chennai | 149 | ₹25,000 |
| Ahmedabad | 115 | ₹27,500 |
| Hyderabad | 78 | ₹25,000 |
| Surat | 58 | ₹27,800 |
| Nagpur | 47 | ₹22,500 |
| Nashik | 34 | ₹22,500 |
| Vadodara | 32 | ₹26,300 |
| Jaipur | 29 | ₹25,000 |
| Lucknow | 29 | ₹25,000 |
| Aurangabad | 26 | ₹31,300 |
| Indore | 25 | ₹22,800 |
| Coimbatore | 24 | ₹24,300 |
| Raipur | 24 | ₹22,500 |
| Kolkata | 23 | ₹20,000 |
| Bhubaneswar | 22 | ₹25,000 |
| Bhopal | 20 | ₹23,800 |
| Kolhapur | 19 | ₹17,500 |
| Guwahati | 16 | ₹30,000 |
States
Civil Engineer salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 578 | ₹27,500 |
| Gujarat | 258 | ₹27,500 |
| Karnataka | 191 | ₹26,300 |
| Tamil Nadu | 187 | ₹25,000 |
| Telangana | 85 | ₹25,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 68 | ₹22,500 |
| Rajasthan | 56 | ₹24,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 55 | ₹24,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | 34 | ₹25,000 |
| Odisha | 30 | ₹25,000 |
| West Bengal | 24 | ₹20,500 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 23 | ₹22,500 |
| Bihar | 18 | ₹23,800 |
| Jharkhand | 18 | ₹28,100 |
| Punjab | 17 | ₹27,500 |
| Assam | 17 | ₹29,500 |
| Uttarakhand | 15 | ₹25,000 |
| Haryana | 15 | ₹27,500 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
80 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Maatoshri Constrotech Private Limited14
- Shayona Corporation9
- S.S.Constructions7
- Geofrontiers Llp6
- Samarth Estates6
- Kumar Construction Co.5
- Dila Construction4
- Gruham Developers Pvt Ltd.4
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 | ₹25,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Civil Engineer posts with pay
- Civil EngineerRinki Construction Company · Guwahati · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Civil EngineerSanmati Constructions · Kolhapur · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Civil EngineerT & M Services Consulting Private Limited · Vijayawada · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Civil EngineerVihan Construction Company · Jaipur · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Civil EngineerThirumala Zen Vista LLP · Madurai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹25,000/month
- Civil EngineerVijay Builders And Developers · Nashik · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Civil Engineer salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 1,927 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹34,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹42,500 or more.
What is the Civil Engineer salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 325 jobs.
What do Civil Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Civil Engineer jobs?
Mumbai (₹30,000), Delhi (₹30,000) and Surat (₹27,800) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Civil Engineer salaries in India?
Civil (+10%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 1,927 active job posts for Civil Engineer in India 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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