How much does a chemical engineer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹34,020 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,684
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,886 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,684 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,489 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₹408,900
- Civil engineer₹396,400
- Environment engineer₹378,900
- Mechanical engineer₹416,200
- Mine engineer₹439,000
- Test engineer₹409,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹34,020 a month, ₹408,200 a year.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹340,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹475,300.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $125,000 a year against $4,684 in India, 26.7 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical engineer or an environment engineer?
A chemical engineer: ₹408,200 a year against ₹378,900 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate