Cost Engineer salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city cost engineer salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $198k | $281k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $171k | $243k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $179k | $255k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $201k | $286k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $165k | $234k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $167k | $236k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $158k | $224k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $168k | $239k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $171k | $244k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $163k | $231k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $195k | $278k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $139k | $198k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $139k | $197k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $153k | $217k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $163k | $231k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $150k | $212k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $138k | $196k | View → |
| Paris | France | $170k | $242k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $156k | $221k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $172k | $244k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $157k | $222k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $164k | $232k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $237k | $336k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $222k | $315k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $210k | $298k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $252k | $358k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $214k | $304k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $168k | $239k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $178k | $253k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $152k | $216k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $229k | $326k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $217k | $308k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $203k | $288k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $174k | $247k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $178k | $253k | View → |
| Pune | India | $166k | $236k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $166k | $236k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $148k | $210k | View → |
| Noida | India | $181k | $258k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $190k | $270k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $152k | $215k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $222k | $316k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $167k | $237k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $184k | $261k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $181k | $257k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $184k | $261k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $162k | $230k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $168k | $239k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $138k | $196k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $182k | $258k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $194k | $275k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $185k | $263k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $194k | $276k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $187k | $266k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $169k | $240k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $176k | $250k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $168k | $239k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $166k | $236k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $154k | $219k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $175k | $248k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $156k | $221k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $165k | $235k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $183k | $260k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $153k | $217k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $154k | $218k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Cost Engineer do?+
Cost Engineers own budget, forecasting, EVM, and cost reporting on construction and EPC programmes.
How much do Cost Engineers earn globally?+
Cost Engineers earn a median of $113k, with junior roles starting around $81.2k and senior or specialist packages reaching $160k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Cost Engineers?+
Cost Engineers are hired across epc, infrastructure, industrial-construction and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Cost Engineer?+
Typical progression runs through Assistant QS → Quantity Surveyor → Senior QS → Commercial Manager → Commercial Director.
Where can I hire Cost Engineers?+
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