How much does a chemical engineer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$5,316 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$4,376
- Equals
- $11,420
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $125,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $120,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,640 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,440 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,420 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $11,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerR$63,880
- Civil engineerR$61,940
- Environment engineerR$59,200
- Mechanical engineerR$65,030
- Mine engineerR$68,600
- Test engineerR$64,030
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$5,316 a month, R$63,790 a year.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$53,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$74,270.
Which country pays a chemical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $125,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical engineer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $125,000 a year against $11,420 in Brazil, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical engineer or an environment engineer?
A chemical engineer: R$63,790 a year against R$59,200 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate