How much does a Chemical Engineer earn in India?

The estimated salary for Chemical Engineer in India ranges from INR 4,80,000 to INR 18,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 273 job listings

How much does a Chemical Engineer earn in India?

The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in India is INR 9,00,000 - INR 18,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Chemical Engineer Salary in India

Based on 273 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₹4,80,000 - ₹18,00,000

Median salary

₹9,00,000 - ₹18,00,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹4L

25th percentile₹5L

Median₹9L

75th percentile₹18L

90th percentile₹21L

50% of professionals earn between ₹4,80,000 - ₹18,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹9,00,000

Top cities

Panchkula23 job openings

Bengaluru23 job openings

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Chemical Engineer

273 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in India is INR 4,80,000 - INR 18,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 13,50,000 per year, based on 273 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in India are Panchkula, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ludhiāna, Mumbai. Panchkula leads with 23 job openings.

Explore 273 Chemical Engineer job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.