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Salary Guide

Chemical Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 744 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,000 - $112,067
Median salary
$80,000 - $112,067
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K
25th percentile$15K
Median$80K
75th percentile$112K
90th percentile$129K

50% of professionals earn between $15,209 - $112,067 AUD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Brisbane98 job openings
Sydney55 job openings
Melbourne52 job openings
Perth47 job openings
Hobart32 job openings
Adelaide24 job openings

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Chemical Engineer

744 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in Australia is AUD 80,000 - AUD 112,067 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 96,034 per year, based on 744 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart. Brisbane leads with 98 job openings.

Explore 744 Chemical Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.