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Salary Guide

Chemical Engineer Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 2,361 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£46,000 - £50,998
Median salary
£46,000 - £50,998
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£34k
25th percentile£42k
Median£46k
75th percentile£51k
90th percentile£59k

50% of professionals earn between £42,000 - £50,998 GBP

The median salary is £46,000

Top cities

London238 job openings
Manchester90 job openings
Birmingham71 job openings
Bristol42 job openings
Warrington42 job openings
Newport41 job openings
Derby30 job openings
Cambridge29 job openings
Leeds29 job openings
Peterborough28 job openings
Cardiff25 job openings
Abingdon22 job openings
Belfast22 job openings
Brighton21 job openings
Glasgow21 job openings

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Chemical Engineer

2,361 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in United Kingdom is GBP 46,000 - GBP 50,998 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 48,499 per year, based on 2,361 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Warrington. London leads with 238 job openings.

Explore 2,361 Chemical Engineer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.