Chemical Engineer Salary in Australia
AU$81,700
per year
per month
AU$6,810
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$5,620/year
Profit Sharing
AU$8,430/year
Bonus
AU$470/month
Profit Sharing
AU$700/month
Chemical Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Chemical Engineer is AU$81,700 per year (AU$6,810 per month), which is AU$11,812 (+17%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Chemical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$53,400. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
A Chemical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of AU$53,400. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$53,400
Low
AU$81,700
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$4,450
Low
AU$6,810
Average salary
AU$16,670
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$2,310 AU$123,900 AU$250,070 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$53,400 - 200,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$2,310 - 12,870 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$2,680 - 37,200 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$58,390 - 250,070 |
AU$190 AU$10,330 AU$20,840 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$4,450 - 16,670 | |
| Bonus | AU$190 - 1,070 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$220 - 3,100 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$4,860 - 20,840 |
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Chemical Engineer Salary Range
Among chemical engineers, Graduate Chemical Engineers or Junior Chemical Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Chemical Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Chemical Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Chemical Engineer | AU$128K/year | +57% |
| Junior Chemical Engineer | AU$66K/year | -19% |
| Graduate Chemical Engineer | AU$62K/year | -24% |
Chemical Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A Junior Chemical Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$58,390 per year. A mid career Chemical Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$75,280, while a Senior Chemical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$128,350. Chemical engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$162,300 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chemical Engineer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +99% |
| Senior | ▲ +57% |
| Average Salary | AU$81,700/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -8% |
| Junior | ▼ -29% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
25%
25%
Male
75%
75%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Chemical Engineer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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