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Chemical Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The United Kingdom median is $159,306 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$159,306
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,253
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$159,306
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$76.59
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$159,306
Liverpool, England$159,306
Cardiff, Wales$159,306
Leicester, England$159,306
Bradford, England$159,306
London, England$125,035
Edinburgh, Scotland$88,622
Bristol, England$85,811
Manchester, England$80,322
Birmingham, England$78,582
Glasgow, Scotland$74,834
Leeds, England$74,432

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in United Kingdom?
The national median chemical engineer salary in United Kingdom is about £119,000 per year (£9,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £55,600 to £119,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays chemical engineers the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £119,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £55,600 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about £37,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £166,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is chemical engineer in demand in United Kingdom?
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.