The salary trajectory of a Chemical Process Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,870 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,034 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chemical Process Engineer at PLANSEE is $128,901 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,146 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,460 (25th percentile) and $158,113 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by PLANSEE Chemical Process Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chemical Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $76 per hour.
Chemical Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,872 and $13,176 monthly.