Caltrans employees working as Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is in line with the average of Engineer professionals at Caltrans worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,831 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,803 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineer at Caltrans is $125,693 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,389 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,288 (25th percentile) and $162,505 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 31 salaries submitted by Caltrans Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $78 per hour.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,191 and $13,542 monthly.
Engineering with an estimated total pay of $98K - $149K/yr
Engineer with an estimated total pay of $103K - $145K/yr
