Chemical Engineering Salary Guide Australia 2026

Based on 4 job listings Down 15% this month

Median Salary (per year)
A$110,384
No change this month
25th Percentile (per year)
A$98,011
Up 3% this month
75th Percentile (per year)
A$129,874
No change this month

Chemical Engineering salaries sit 32% above the market median of A$83,600 per year across Australia. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$98,011 and A$129,874 per year, a 29% spread around the median.

The number of salary-advertised Chemical Engineering listings has declined 15% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Sydney leading at A$148,250 per year while Perth sits at A$64,240. The University of Sydney, The University of Queensland and Alcoa are among the top hirers for Chemical Engineering, offering 3 roles combined.

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Salary Distribution

See how Chemical Engineering salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.










Employment Types

Breakdown of Chemical Engineering positions by employment type.



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Top Employers

Companies hiring the most Chemical Engineering professionals.

T
The University of Sydney
1 open position
T
The University of Queensland
1 open position
A
Alcoa
1 open position
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Hysata Pty Ltd
1 open position

About this data

  • Based on 4 listings with advertised salaries.
  • Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
  • Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
  • Data refreshed daily from active job listings.

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