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Chemical Engineer Salary in Australia

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Australia median is $181,820 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$181,820
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,129
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$181,820
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$87.41
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$181,820
Canberra, ACT$181,820
Sunshine Coast, QLD$181,820
Wollongong, NSW$181,820
Hobart, TAS$181,820
Darwin, NT$181,820
Mackay, QLD$181,820
Sydney, NSW$138,100
Melbourne, VIC$128,385
Perth, WA$121,445
Brisbane, QLD$117,975
Adelaide, SA$111,035

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Australia?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Australia is about $262,000 per year ($21,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $160,000 to $262,000.
Which Australia city pays chemical engineers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $262,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $160,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about $109,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $365,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.