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Salary Guide

Chemical Engineer Salary in Australia

Based on 553 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$75,000 - $140,000
Median salary
$105,000 - $140,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$75K
Median$105K
75th percentile$140K
90th percentile$161K

50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $140,000 AUD

The median salary is $105,000

Top cities

Brisbane74 job openings
Melbourne61 job openings
Sydney39 job openings
Perth37 job openings

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Chemical Engineer

553 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 122,500 per year, based on 553 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Newcastle. Brisbane leads with 74 job openings.

Explore 553 Chemical Engineer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.