As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Engineer V in the United States is $163,925. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $152,955 to $174,938, with most professionals earning between $142,967 and $184,965.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $174,938 | $14,578 | $3,364 | $84 |
| Average | $163,925 | $13,660 | $3,152 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $152,955 | $12,746 | $2,941 | $74 |
An entry-level Chemical Engineer V with less than 1 year of experience earns about $159,504. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $160,323. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $160,650. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $162,288, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $164,254.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chemical Engineer V | $159,504 |
| Intermediate Level Chemical Engineer V | $160,323 |
| Senior Level Chemical Engineer V | $160,650 |
| Specialist Level Chemical Engineer V | $162,288 |
| Expert Level Chemical Engineer V | $164,254 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Chemical Engineer V compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $140,625 in 2023 to approximately $132,086 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Chemical Engineer V salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $163,925 | 73.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,540 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,885 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,279 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.7% | ||
| Pension | $8,852 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $20,175 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $224,008 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.8% |
| Associates | 0.4% |
| Bachelors | 33.9% |
| Masters | 35.5% |
| Doctorate | 29.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Chemical Engineer V is $163,925. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Chemical Engineer V is $79; the average weekly pay of Chemical Engineer V is $3,152; the average monthly pay of Chemical Engineer V is $13,660.
A Chemical Engineer V's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Chemical Engineer V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chemical Engineer V is $206,759.
The highest pay for Chemical Engineer V is $184,965.
The lowest pay for Chemical Engineer V is $142,967.
Conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products. Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes. Compiles and analyzes testing data. Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes. Maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations. May require a master's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
Quality Control: Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
Energy Efficiency: Energy efficiency is the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result. Energy efficient homes and buildings use less energy to heat, cool, and run appliances and electronics
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