Chemical Engineer Salary in China
Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The China median is $94,691 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$94,691
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,891
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$94,691
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$45.52
varies by city
Chemical Engineer salary by city in China
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianjin, CN | $94,691 | $7,891 | 0% |
| Wuhan, CN | $94,691 | $7,891 | 0% |
| Dongguan, CN | $94,691 | $7,891 | 0% |
| Xi’an, CN | $94,691 | $7,891 | 0% |
| Nanjing, CN | $94,691 | $7,891 | 0% |
| Foshan, CN | $94,691 | $7,891 | 0% |
| Shanghai, CN | $76,844 | $6,401 | -19% |
| Beijing, CN | $71,977 | $6,003 | -24% |
| Shenzhen, CN | $68,142 | $5,678 | -28% |
| Guangzhou, CN | $59,292 | $4,941 | -37% |
| Hangzhou, CN | $58,407 | $4,867 | -38% |
| Chengdu, CN | $50,000 | $4,174 | -47% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chemical engineer make in China?
- The national median chemical engineer salary in China is about ¥642,000 per year (¥53,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥339,000 to ¥642,000.
- Which China city pays chemical engineers the most?
- Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥642,000 per year.
- Which China city pays chemical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥339,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in China?
- Across China cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about ¥231,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥896,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many China cities have chemical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
- Is chemical engineer in demand in China?
- 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.