2026 construction & engineering salary guide.
Salary benchmarks and workforce insights for employers and jobseekers in civil construction and consulting engineering.
why download the guide?
employers
- Benchmark roles accurately against current market expectations
- Plan smarter for 2026 workforce and salary budgeting
- Understand what candidates value beyond salary
- Reduce hiring friction caused by misaligned salary expectations
jobseekers
- Clear salary benchmarks across key civil construction and consulting engineering roles
- Confidence to negotiate, backed by real market data
- Insights into non-salary incentives being offered
- Understanding of career movement, flexibility, and workforce trends shaping 2026
frequently asked questions
Who is Constructive's 2026 Salary Guide for?
The guide is designed for employers, HR teams, hiring managers, business owners, and jobseekers in Australia’s civil construction and consulting engineering sectors who want accurate salary benchmarks and clear insights into market trends.
What does the 2026 Salary Guide include?
The 2026 Constructive Salary Guide provides salary ranges for key civil construction and consulting engineering roles, gender representation statistics, workforce trends, and insights into what benefits and working conditions matter most to employees in 2026.
How can jobseekers use the salary guide?
Jobseekers can easily benchmark their current salary, compare it against national data, and understand what their role is worth to support negotiations or career planning.
All salary figures shown are indicative only and should be used as a general guide.
How was the salary data collected?
The data in this guide is drawn from a nationwide salary survey, incorporating over 650 responses from employers and jobseekers across Australia. This data is supported by insights from our client and candidate networks and validated against reliable, publicly available market research.
Why is salary benchmarking important in 2026?
In 2026, ongoing skills shortages and a highly competitive hiring market mean salary expectations are changing rapidly. Accurate salary benchmarking helps employers remain competitive in attracting and retaining talent, while enabling jobseekers to make informed career decisions based on current market standards.
Is the 2026 Salary Guide free to download?
Yes, the guide is completely free. Submit the form above to receive instant access.
When will I receive the guide?
The Construction and Engineering 2026 Salary Guide will be immediately available for download once you complete the form. You will also receive an email with a copy of the guide.
