Chemical Engineering Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 4 job listings • trending_down Down 15% 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
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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.