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Chemical Engineer Salary in India

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The India median is $26,913 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$26,913
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,243
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$26,913
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$12.94
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$26,913
Lucknow, IN$26,913
Nagpur, IN$26,913
Bhopal, IN$26,913
Patna, IN$26,913
Kallakurichi, IN$26,913
Bangalore, IN$20,316
Mumbai, IN$20,211
Delhi, IN$19,478
Hyderabad, IN$18,745
Chennai, IN$17,384
Kolkata, IN$12,671

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in India?
The national median chemical engineer salary in India is about ₹25,70,000 per year (₹2,14,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹12,10,000 to ₹25,70,000.
Which India city pays chemical engineers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹25,70,000 per year.
Which India city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹12,10,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in India?
Across India cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₹8,21,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹35,87,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in India?
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.