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Chemical engineer salary in Canada

How much does a Chemical Engineer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$94,297

The average salary for a chemical engineer is $94,297 per year in Canada. 44 salaries reported, updated at October 11, 2026

Chemical Engineer job openings in Canada

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Chemical Engineering Student -...
AtkinsRéalis3.9out of 5 stars.
Mississauga, ON
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Highest paying companies for Chemical Engineer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Express Employment Professiona...
 
$122,500per year
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Lakehead University
 
$122,000per year
Jacobs
 
$115,000per year
Innoflo Solutions Inc.
 
$110,000per year
BBA inc.
 
$106,997per year
University of British Columbia
 
$102,312per year

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Highest paying cities for Chemical Engineers near Canada

  1. Calgary, AB
    $129,060 per year
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $106,955 per year
  3. Toronto, ON
    $95,004 per year
  4. Maple Ridge, BC
    $93,369 per year
  5. Richmond, BC
    $89,450 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Chemical Engineer

The average salary for a Chemical Engineer is $94,297 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 44 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 11, 2026.

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Chemical Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $69,609 and a high of $127,741 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chemical Engineer include Calgary, AB at $129,060 per year, Vancouver, BC at $106,955 per year and Toronto, ON at $95,004 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chemical Engineer include Express Employment Professionals ($122,500 per year) and Lakehead University ($122,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Chemical Engineer salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Chemical Engineer: Average $110,928 per year
  • Senior Chemical Engineer: Average $42,802 per year

How much do similar professions as Chemical Engineer get paid in Canada?

Junior Chemical Engineer

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Average $110,928 per year

Senior Chemical Engineer

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Average $42,802 per year