Pay varies by the amount of education chemical engineers hold. Those with doctoral (PhD) degrees earn more than those with a master's or bachelor's degree.
Most full-time chemical engineers receive benefits. Benefits usually include health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement plan. Some companies pay for additional training. Others may give their employees stock or the opportunity to buy it from the company.
Chemical engineers (SOC 17-2041)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $47.35 | $60.08 | $69.19 |
| Yearly | $98,482 | $124,963 | $143,929 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $41.55 | $50.14 | $67.36 |
| Yearly | $86,438 | $104,271 | $140,120 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $41.60 | $47.11 | $52.32 |
| Yearly | $86,524 | $97,985 | $108,840 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $49.83 | $61.03 | $79.06 |
| Yearly | $103,641 | $126,944 | $164,450 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $47.46 | $62.56 | $65.73 |
| Yearly | $98,720 | $130,135 | $136,719 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $48.17 | $55.30 | $61.03 |
| Yearly | $100,197 | $115,009 | $126,950 | |
| St Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $48.94 | $63.66 | $63.66 |
| Yearly | $101,802 | $132,426 | $132,426 | |
| United States | Hourly | $47.03 | $60.12 | $75.57 |
| Yearly | $97,820 | $125,040 | $157,190 | |