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Chemical Engineer Salary in Germany

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Germany median is $175,641 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$175,641
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,599
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$175,641
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$84.44
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$175,641
Essen, DE$175,641
Dortmund, DE$175,641
Dresden, DE$175,641
Bremen, DE$175,641
Nuremberg, DE$175,641
Munich, DE$133,441
Frankfurt, DE$127,739
Hamburg, DE$126,598
Berlin, DE$120,896
Düsseldorf, DE$113,824
Cologne, DE$111,543

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Germany?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Germany is about 154.000 € per year (12.800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 97.800 € to 154.000 €.
Which Germany city pays chemical engineers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 154.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 97.800 € per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 66.500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 215.000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Germany?
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.