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Chemical Engineer Salary in Canada

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Canada median is $146,133 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$146,133
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,213
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$146,133
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$70.26
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$146,133
Québec, QC$146,133
Halifax, NS$146,133
Victoria, BC$146,133
Kitchener, ON$146,133
Burnaby, BC$146,133
Longueuil, QC$146,133
Regina, SK$146,133
Toronto, ON$111,541
Ottawa, ON$101,658
Edmonton, AB$94,598
Montreal, QC$93,186

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Canada?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Canada is about $207,000 per year ($17,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $132,000 to $207,000.
Which Canada city pays chemical engineers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $207,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $132,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about $89,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $289,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Canada?
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.