Civil Engineer - Pay and progression
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Pay
Industry sources indicate that salaries for civil engineers vary depending on their experience.
Salaries for civil engineers working in New Zealand, 2008| Job title | Salary of lowest-paid 25% | Average gross salary | Salary of highest-paid 25% |
|---|
| Civil engineer (recently qualified) | $44,550 | $51,600 | $55,000 |
| Civil engineer (qualified 2-5 years) | $58,800 | $65,000 | $72,500 |
| Civil engineer (qualified 5 or more years) | $73,600 | $86,750 | $99,100 |
According to the 2006 Census, civil engineers earned an average of $66,900 a year and worked an average of 42 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Civil engineers can become self-employed, work as contractors, or progress within engineering firms up to partner level. Civil engineers can also progress into specialist roles, in areas such as project management, construction management, planning, estimation and health and safety.
Updated
September 2009
