What is the typical salary for a Chemical Engineer in the UK?

Based on 72 current UK Chemical Engineer vacancies, salaries typically range from £40,000 to £65,000 per year, with a median of £53,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Chemical Engineer jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Chemical Engineer staff are Bristol, Wigan, Manchester, Drogheda, Staffordshire.

Chemical Engineer Jobs

Q: How many Chemical Engineer jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 276 live Chemical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 276 live Chemical Engineer vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Chemical Engineer salary in the UK

£40,000 – £65,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 72 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£53,000

Median pay

Per year

276

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Chemical Engineer listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Chemical Engineers right now

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