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Chemical Engineer Salary in Ireland

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Ireland median is $159,673 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$159,673
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,344
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$159,673
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$76.77
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$159,673
Limerick, IE$159,673
Dublin, IE$116,333

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Ireland?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Ireland is about €140,000 per year (€11,700 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €102,000 to €140,000.
Which Ireland city pays chemical engineers the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €140,000 per year.
Which Ireland city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €102,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about €69,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €195,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Ireland?
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.