Chemical Engineer Salary by Country
Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+10%
projected growth
Category
Engineering
Chemical Engineer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $129,000 | $10,800 |
 United Kingdom | $159,306 | $13,253 |
 Canada | $146,133 | $12,213 |
 Australia | $181,820 | $15,129 |
 Germany | $175,641 | $14,599 |
 France | $152,830 | $12,774 |
 Netherlands | $190,468 | $15,853 |
 Switzerland | $191,526 | $15,940 |
 Singapore | $177,184 | $14,778 |
 India | $26,913 | $2,243 |
 Japan | $112,738 | $9,395 |
 South Korea | $130,191 | $10,849 |
 Poland | $127,554 | $10,625 |
 Brazil | $56,147 | $4,676 |
 United Arab Emirates | $108,373 | $9,040 |
 Mexico | $61,095 | $5,093 |
 Ireland | $159,673 | $13,344 |
 Spain | $124,317 | $10,379 |
 Italy | $124,317 | $10,379 |
 Sweden | $159,157 | $13,260 |
 Norway | $233,157 | $19,430 |
 Denmark | $177,339 | $14,783 |
 Belgium | $181,343 | $15,169 |
 Austria | $151,690 | $12,660 |
 Portugal | $92,154 | $7,642 |
 Finland | $138,003 | $11,519 |
 China | $94,691 | $7,891 |
 Hong Kong | $126,024 | $10,498 |
 New Zealand | $114,577 | $9,558 |
 Indonesia | $23,388 | $1,949 |
 Philippines | $22,095 | $1,841 |
 Vietnam | $24,460 | $2,038 |
 Thailand | $47,990 | $3,998 |
 Malaysia | $73,713 | $6,143 |
 Israel | $141,789 | $11,821 |
 Saudi Arabia | $80,533 | $6,720 |
 Turkey | $56,777 | $4,731 |
 Argentina | $24,019 | $2,002 |
 Colombia | $43,160 | $3,597 |
 South Africa | $42,990 | $3,583 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
Process designThermodynamicsSafetyAnalysisScale-up
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chemical engineer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 640.640.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 422.650.000 in Indonesia; ₩195,460,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays chemical engineers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 640.640.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays chemical engineers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 80 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is chemical engineer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade.
- What skills do chemical engineers need?
- Common skills include Process design, Thermodynamics, Safety, Analysis, Scale-up. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other engineering jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Biomedical Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.