Building Engineer Salaries

Building Engineer salaries in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Base pay
US$66K - US$98K/yr
US$81K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$27K/yrAverage
US$20K - US$37K/yrRange
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Building Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, United States is Management and consulting with a median total pay of US$77,307.
The top paying company in Management and consulting for Building Engineer is ABM Industries.

Management and consulting

US$77,307

Management and consulting

The top paying company in Management and consulting for Building Engineer is ABM Industries.

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Location

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Building Engineer
7-9 Years
HK$672K/yr
HK$672K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$672K/yr
HK$672K • HK$0
Building Engineer
10-14 Years
HK$52K/yr
HK$52K • HK$0
Kowloon City, Kowloon City
HK$52K/yr
HK$52K • HK$0
Building Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$383K - HK$447K/yr
Hong Kong
HK$383K - HK$447K/yr
Building Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$228K/yr
HK$228K • HK$0
Wan Chai
HK$228K/yr
HK$228K • HK$0
Building Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$390K/yr
HK$390K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$390K/yr
HK$390K • HK$0
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Building Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$414K/yr
HK$414K • HK$0
Kowloon Bay
HK$414K/yr
HK$414K • HK$0
Building Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$410K/yr
HK$410K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$410K/yr
HK$410K • HK$0
Building Engineer
10-14 Years
HK$448K/yr
HK$448K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$448K/yr
HK$448K • HK$0
Building Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$376K - HK$439K/yr
Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon City
HK$376K - HK$439K/yr
Building Engineer
7-9 Years
HK$400K/yr
HK$400K • HK$0
Hong Kong
HK$400K/yr
HK$400K • HK$0

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more

How does the Building Engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA, United States compare to the national average salary in Hong Kong for the same job?
The average salary for a Building Engineer in Hong Kong is HK$60,756 per year based on 611 salary contributions, which is 10.71% less than the salary for a Building Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in Hong Kong where a Building Engineer gets the highest compensation are Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 53.55% more than smaller companies for a Building Engineer.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Building Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Building Engineer is US$107,314 per year or US$52 per hour in Los Angeles, CA, United States, which is 179% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$166,368 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Los Angeles, CA, United States is between US$86,131 (25th percentile) and US$135,685 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 59 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Building Engineer employees in Los Angeles, CA, United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Building Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, United States is US$135,685 per year, US$11,307 per month or US$65 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Building Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, United States is US$86,131 per year, US$7,178 per month or US$41 per hour.