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)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $47.28 | $59.44 | $74.20 |
| Yearly | $98,352 | $123,631 | $154,344 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $52.37 | $52.37 | $58.56 |
| Yearly | $108,921 | $108,921 | $121,800 | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Hourly | $46.03 | $57.45 | $72.90 |
| Yearly | $95,750 | $119,490 | $151,620 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $39.61 | $51.84 | $67.95 |
| Yearly | $82,376 | $107,840 | $141,339 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $52.82 | $59.97 | $76.78 |
| Yearly | $109,863 | $124,735 | $159,708 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $47.95 | $57.37 | $66.91 |
| Yearly | $99,740 | $119,330 | $139,183 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $34.02 | $34.03 | $58.44 |
| Yearly | $70,761 | $70,778 | $121,538 | |
| United States | Hourly | $46.17 | $58.59 | $73.22 |
| Yearly | $96,040 | $121,860 | $152,290 | |