Chemical Engineer Salary in France
Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The France median is $152,830 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$152,830
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,774
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$152,830
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$73.47
varies by city
Chemical Engineer salary by city in France
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Toulouse, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Nice, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Nantes, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Strasbourg, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Bordeaux, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Montpellier, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Lille, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Rennes, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Reims, FR | $152,830 | $12,774 | 0% |
| Paris, FR | $114,052 | $9,466 | -25% |
| Lyon, FR | $77,099 | $6,387 | -50% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chemical engineer make in France?
- The national median chemical engineer salary in France is about 134 000 € per year (11 200 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 67 600 € to 134 000 €.
- Which France city pays chemical engineers the most?
- Marseille, FR pays the most at about 134 000 € per year.
- Which France city pays chemical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 67 600 € per year for a chemical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in France?
- Across France cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 46 100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 187 100 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many France cities have chemical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
- Is chemical engineer in demand in France?
- 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.