Civil Engineering : Remuneration
The earnings depend on the industries employing civil engineers such
as Central or State government departments or private concerns.
In India, a bachelor's degree
candidate in civil engineering can receive a starting salary of Rs.15000
up to Rs.20000 approximately with 2-3 years experience. With more experience
or as an established independent consultant one could earn more.
Companies abroad in Singapore, UAE etc pay around Rs1,00,000 for candidates
with 2-3 years experience. In USA, according to a salary survey by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers, a bachelor's degree candidate
as an initial salary offers averaging $30,616 a year, master's
degree candidates received an average offer of $44,080, and Ph.D. candidates
were offered $53,280. Average salary of engineers employed by the federal
government is about $60,078.
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