Chemical Engineer Salary in India

₹5,15,700
per year
per month
₹42,975
per month
per year
Bonus
₹32,600/year
Commission
₹72,300/year
Profit Sharing
₹44,700/year
Bonus
₹2,720/month
Commission
₹6,030/month
Profit Sharing
₹3,730/month

Chemical Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Chemical Engineer is ₹5,15,700 per year (₹42,975 per month), which is ₹1,28,200 (+33%) higher than the national average salary in India.
A Chemical Engineer can expect an average starting salary of ₹2,40,000. The highest salaries can exceed ₹12,00,000.
₹2,40,000
Low
₹5,15,700
Average
₹12,00,000
High
₹20,000
Low
₹42,975
Average
₹1,00,000
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
₹0
₹10,94,200
₹21,88,400
Base Salary₹2,40,000 - 12,00,000
Bonus₹4,870 - 1,98,700
Commission₹0 - 4,55,100
Profit Sharing₹0 - 3,34,600
Total Compensation₹2,44,870 - 21,88,400
₹0
₹91,190
₹1,82,370
Base Salary₹20,000 - 1,00,000
Bonus₹410 - 16,560
Commission₹0 - 37,930
Profit Sharing₹0 - 27,880
Total Compensation₹20,410 - 1,82,370

Chemical Engineer Salary Range

Low
₹2,40,000
Average
₹5,15,700
Senior
₹7,63,200
High
₹12,00,000
Low
₹20,000
Average
₹42,975
Senior
₹63,600
High
₹1,00,000
Among chemical engineers, 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

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Chemical Engineer₹763K/year
+48% 
Chemical Engineer from IIT₹681K/year
+32% 
Junior Chemical Engineer₹248K/year
 -52%

Chemical Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Chemical Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₹2,44,870. A mid career Chemical Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹4,72,300, while a Senior Chemical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average ₹7,63,200. Chemical Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn ₹8,94,500 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chemical Engineer

Late Career▲ +73%
Senior▲ +48%
Average Salary₹5,15,700/year
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -53%

Gender Breakdown

Female
25%
Male
75%

Chemical Engineer - Jobs by Location

Chemical Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Chemical Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Chemical Engineer

How much does a Chemical Engineer make in India?
A Chemical Engineer in India earns an average of ₹5,15,700 gross per year, which is about ₹42,975 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Chemical Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Chemical Engineer in India?
The starting salary of a Chemical Engineer in India is around ₹2,40,000 gross per year. Junior Chemical Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Chemical Engineer in India?
The highest salary of a Chemical Engineer in India can reach and exceed ₹12,00,000 gross per year. Senior Chemical Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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