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Civil Engineer Salary in New York (2026)
$49.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,744/year ($6,395/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,500 Civil Engineer jobs in New York (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Civil Engineer salary of $103,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,744 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $103,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,997 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,938 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,744 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,395 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in New York?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in New York is $103,760 per year ($49.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,740 and $135,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in New York?
- On the median salary of $103,760, a single filer in New York takes home about $76,744 per year ($6,395 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 17,500 Civil Engineer jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.