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Chemical Engineer Salary in Italy

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Italy median is $124,317 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$124,317
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,379
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$124,317
Naples, IT
Hourly (national)
$59.76
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Italy

CityPer year
Naples, IT$124,317
Turin, IT$124,317
Palermo, IT$124,317
Genoa, IT$124,317
Bologna, IT$124,317
Florence, IT$124,317
Bari, IT$124,317
Catania, IT$124,317
Verona, IT$124,317
Messina, IT$124,317
Milan, IT$97,857
Rome, IT$81,091

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Italy?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Italy is about 109.000 € per year (9100 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 71.100 € to 109.000 €.
Which Italy city pays chemical engineers the most?
Naples, IT pays the most at about 109.000 € per year.
Which Italy city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 71.100 € per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Italy?
Across Italy cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 48.400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 152.200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Italy cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Italy, all shown in EUR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Italy?
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.