🇯🇲 Updated April 17, 2026

Civil Engineer in Jamaica

Detailed salary information for Civil Engineer positions in Jamaica, including pay in JMD and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

1,062,500 JMD

Salary in USD / year

$6,907.91

National Percentile

Top 54%

About This Role

A Water Resources Engineer manages and develops water-related projects, such as dams, irrigation systems, and flood control measures, to ensure water resource sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Focus on water-related projects, such as flood control, water supply, and wastewater treatment.
Design and manage water resource systems and infrastructure.
Address water quality and conservation issues.

Required Skills

AutoCAD

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Part-Time

29%

Temporary

21%

Contract

20%

Full-Time

18%

Intern

13%

Common Qualifications

B.Com

14%

B.Tech

13%

MCA

13%

BA

13%

BBA

9%

M.Com

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Civil Engineer title in Jamaica often specialize in these roles:

Water Resources Engineer Structural Engineer Transportation Engineer

Common Benefits

Childcare Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Casual Dress Code

Social and Recreational Activities

Employee Referral Programs

Health and Wellness Facilities

Life and Disability Insurance

Job Details

Job TitleCivil Engineer

CategoryConstruction / Building / Installation

Country🇯🇲 Jamaica

CurrencyJMD

Annual Salary (per year)1,062,500 JMD

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$6,907.91

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

1,062,500

Bottom 50% Avg

136,532

Middle 40% Avg

1,269,031

Top 10% Avg

7,004,171

Top 1% Avg

29,524,493

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