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Chemical Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 2,688 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£46,000 - £50,333
Median salary
£46,000 - £50,333
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£33k
25th percentile£41k
Median£46k
75th percentile£50k
90th percentile£58k

50% of professionals earn between £40,750 - £50,333 GBP

The median salary is £46,000

Top cities

London249 job openings
Manchester97 job openings
Birmingham86 job openings
Bristol52 job openings
Warrington52 job openings
Cardiff37 job openings
Cambridge31 job openings
Peterborough31 job openings
Leeds30 job openings
Derby28 job openings
Brighton27 job openings
Abingdon26 job openings
Glasgow24 job openings
Newport24 job openings
Belfast22 job openings
Exeter20 job openings

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Chemical Engineer

2,688 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 46,000 - GBP 50,333 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 48,167 per year, based on 2,688 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Warrington. London leads with 249 job openings.

Explore 2,688 Chemical Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.