The salary trajectory of a Chemical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $125,876 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,349 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chemical Engineer at Mainstream Engineering is $132,930 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $221,575 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $102,405 (25th percentile) and $174,703 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Mainstream Engineering Chemical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chemical Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $84 per hour.
Chemical Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,534 and $14,559 monthly.