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Chemical Engineer Salary in Netherlands

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Netherlands median is $190,468 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$190,468
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,853
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$190,468
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$91.57
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Netherlands

CityPer year
Utrecht, NL$190,468
Groningen, NL$190,468
Eindhoven, NL$190,468
Haarlem, NL$190,468
Arnhem, NL$190,468
's-Hertogenbosch, NL$190,468
Zwolle, NL$190,468
Leeuwarden, NL$190,468
Maastricht, NL$190,468
Venlo, NL$190,468
Amsterdam, NL$144,847
Rotterdam, NL$125,458

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Netherlands?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Netherlands is about € 167.000 per year (€ 13.900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 110.000 to € 167.000.
Which Netherlands city pays chemical engineers the most?
Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 167.000 per year.
Which Netherlands city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 110.000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Netherlands?
Across Netherlands cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about € 75.100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 233.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Netherlands cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Netherlands?
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.