Civil Engineer salary in Sheffield
The average Civil Engineer salary in Sheffield is £41,800 per year (£2,801/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £21.44/hr).
≈ £2,297 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.13/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Civil Engineer in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,801 / month after tax
Hourly: £21.44/hr • Daily: £161/day
Market median for an established Civil Engineer in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,504 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £27.85/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Civil Engineer specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Civil Engineer earning £41,800 takes home £2,801 net per month (or £646/week).
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Live Civil Engineer jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineer pay in Sheffield
How much does a Civil Engineer earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Civil Engineer salary in Sheffield is £41,800 per year (or £21.44 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Civil Engineer roles start around £33,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £54,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Civil Engineer salary of £41,800 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,801 per month (approx. £646 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Civil Engineer in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £21.44/hr (ranging from £17.13/hr for junior roles to £27.85/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £161 per day.
Is a Civil Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £2,801 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 32% of a Civil Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,911 per month in disposable income.
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