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Chemical Engineer Salary in Sweden

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Sweden median is $159,157 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$159,157
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,260
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$159,157
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$76.52
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$159,157
Malmö, SE$159,157
Uppsala, SE$159,157
Linköping, SE$159,157
Örebro, SE$159,157
Sollentuna, SE$159,157
Umeå, SE$159,157
Västerås, SE$159,157
Jönköping, SE$159,157
Helsingborg, SE$159,157
Stockholm, SE$111,616

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Sweden?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Sweden is about 1 540 000 kr per year (128 300 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 1 080 000 kr to 1 540 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays chemical engineers the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 1 540 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 1 080 000 kr per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 735 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2 149 800 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Sweden?
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.