Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Research Chemical Engineer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$93,771 / yrTotal Pay
$77,951 / yrBase Pay
$15,819 / yrAdditional Pay

$93,771

 / yr
$60K$149K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Research Chemical Engineer is $93,771 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $77,951 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $15,819 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Chemical Engineer

$100,829 /yr
Chemical Engineer
$106,084 /yr
Senior Chemical Engineer
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BASF
3.8
Research Chemical EngineerSee 4 salaries from all locations

$102,624

 / yr

$92,685

 / yr
Bend Research
3.7
Research Chemical EngineerSee 3 salaries from all locations

$98,966

 / yr

$92,663

 / yr
Sriya Innovations
4.4
Research Engineer (Chemicals)See 3 salaries from all locations

$90,679

 / yr
Rentech
4.3
Research Chemical EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$106,199

 / yr

$99,383

 / yr

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Exelus
5.0
Research Engineer - ChemicalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$109,306

 / yr

$108,132

 / yr
Lamart Corp
3.9
Chemical Research EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$90,464

 / yr

$95,068

 / yr
Sriya Innovations
4.4
Research Engineer (Chemical)See 1 salaries from all locations

$86,665

 / yr

$91,716

 / yr

$99,973

 / yr

$103,150

 / yr

$119,058

 / yr

$9,776

 / mo
CarbozymeResearch Engineer (Chemical)See 1 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr

$102,695

 / yr

$59,668

 / yr
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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Chemical Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Professional Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$92,500

/yr

$83K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Professional Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Chemical Compounder

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Chemical Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIST

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$25

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Chemical Applicator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Chemicals Engineer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Chemical Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

Research Chemical Engineer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Research Chemical Engineer is $77,951 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Research Chemical Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 30 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Chemical Engineer employees.

The highest salary for a Research Chemical Engineer in United States is $120,424 per year.

The lowest salary for a Research Chemical Engineer in United States is $50,458 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Research Chemical Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Research Chemical Engineer.