Hiring a civil engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
311 open postings ask for a civil engineer as of Oct 10, 2026, from 111 employers. The median advertised pay is $113,426, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 166 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
311open postings
111employers hiring
$113,426median advertised pay
166new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 211 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a civil engineer?
Hard. 111 employers are hiring the role right now, led by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 33 open postings.
What should I pay a civil engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $113,426. Federal staff in series 0810 average $124,455 in actual pay.