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 | $48.02 | $52.41 | $62.66 |
| Yearly | $99,890 | $109,004 | $130,331 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $47.39 | $48.82 | $49.53 |
| Yearly | $98,558 | $101,558 | $103,010 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $48.02 | $52.91 | $61.14 |
| Yearly | $99,890 | $110,040 | $127,174 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $49.04 | $54.37 | $66.23 |
| Yearly | $102,006 | $113,092 | $137,757 | |
| United States | Hourly | $44.05 | $53.90 | $68.66 |
| Yearly | $91,630 | $112,100 | $142,810 | |