Civil Engineer salary in Cardiff
The average Civil Engineer salary in Cardiff is £42,200 per year (£2,825/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £21.64/hr).
≈ £2,321 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.33/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Civil Engineer in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,825 / month after tax
Hourly: £21.64/hr • Daily: £162/day
Market median for an established Civil Engineer in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,533 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £28.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Civil Engineer specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Civil Engineer earning £42,200 takes home £2,825 net per month (or £652/week).
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Live Civil Engineer jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineer pay in Cardiff
How much does a Civil Engineer earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Civil Engineer salary in Cardiff is £42,200 per year (or £21.64 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Civil Engineer roles start around £33,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £54,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Civil Engineer salary of £42,200 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,825 per month (approx. £652 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Civil Engineer in Cardiff?
A mid-level Civil Engineer in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £21.64/hr (ranging from £17.33/hr for junior roles to £28.15/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £162 per day.
Is a Civil Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,825 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 34% of a Civil Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,865 per month in disposable income.
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