salary$94,680 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,510per year
Jobs in the area1,990people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Norfolk?
OK. Rent of $1,628 a month takes 20.6% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Norfolk, VA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $94,680 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $65,770 and $136,510.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Norfolk?
Typical rent of $1,628 a month takes 20.6% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.