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Chemical engineer salary in Australia

How much does a Chemical Engineer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$89,988

The average salary for a chemical engineer is $89,988 per year in Australia. 19 salaries reported, updated at 20 March 2026

Chemical Engineer job openings in Australia

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Chemical Engineer
AI Talent
Sydney NSW
$70,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Chemical Engineer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Alcoa
 
$128,500per year
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Programmed
 
$113,360per year
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The University of Western Aust...
 
$111,621per year
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Edith Cowan University
 
$111,534per year
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RMIT University
 
$107,730per year
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University of Sydney
 
$107,211per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Chemical Engineers

  1. Melbourne VIC
    $157,481 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $129,617 per year
  3. Crawley WA
    $111,923 per year
  4. Joondalup WA
    $111,149 per year
  5. Mulgrave VIC
    $99,962 per year

Where can a Chemical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chemical Engineers in different locations
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Senior Chemical Engineer

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Average $126,586 per year