Engineering
Chemical Engineer Salary in Australia
Chemical Engineers design and optimise processes for converting raw materials into products. In Australia, opportunities span oil and gas, mining, food processing and pharmaceuticals. Seek listings are concentrated in WA and QLD for resource sector roles.
AU Typical Range
$80k – $150k
AU Median
$110k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $74k – $132k
Salary by experience level
Graduate (0–2 yrs)
Engineer (2–6 yrs)
Senior (6+ yrs)
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $110k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$81,583
Monthly
$6,799
Fortnightly
$3,138
Common employers on Seek
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What is the average Chemical Engineer salary in Australia?
The average Chemical Engineer salary in Australia is around $110k per year, with a typical Seek range of $80k – $150k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Chemical Engineer take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $110k, take-home pay is approximately $81,583 per year ($6,799 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.