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Chemical Engineer Salary in Brazil

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Brazil median is $56,147 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$56,147
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,676
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$56,147
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$26.99
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Brazil

CityPer year
Belo Horizonte, BR$56,147
Salvador, BR$56,147
Fortaleza, BR$56,147
Manaus, BR$56,147
Brasília, BR$56,147
Curitiba, BR$56,147
Recife, BR$56,147
Goiânia, BR$56,147
Belém, BR$56,147
Porto Alegre, BR$56,147
São Paulo, BR$40,105
Rio de Janeiro, BR$37,757

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Brazil?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Brazil is about R$ 287.000 per year (R$ 23.900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 193.000 to R$ 287.000.
Which Brazil city pays chemical engineers the most?
Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 287.000 per year.
Which Brazil city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 193.000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Brazil?
Across Brazil cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about R$ 132.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 400.700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Brazil cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Brazil?
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.