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Chemical Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Chemical Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Chemical Engineer postings in California

  1. Chemical Engineer, Fermentation and Protein Manufacturing (Contract)Zymo Research · Tustin, CA · $75K–$115K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Principal Chemical Engineer - Fired Heater SpecialistHoneywell · Rosemont, CA · $162K–$203K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  3. Lead Chemical EngineerHoneywell Technologies · Rosemont, CA · $127K–$165K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  4. Principal Chemical EngineerHoneywell Technologies · Rosemont, CA · $156K–$196K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Principal Chemical Engineer - Fired Heater SpecialistIntelligrated · Rosemont, CA · $162K–$203K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Chemical Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$105K median, $70.7K–$134K typical, 121 postingsUnited States: middle half $70.7K–$134K, median $105K
  2. Illinois$105K median, $103K–$146K typical, 10 postingsIllinois: middle half $103K–$146K, median $105K
  3. SingaporeSGD 55.2K median, SGD 55.2K–SGD 55.2K typical, 10 postings
  4. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 55.2K median, SGD 55.2K–SGD 55.2K typical, 10 postings
  5. Massachusetts$120K median, $92.5K–$151K typical, 10 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $92.5K–$151K, median $120K
  6. North Carolina$105K median, $105K–$105K typical, 9 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $105K–$105K, median $105K
  7. Texas$164K median, $164K–$164K typical, 9 postingsTexas: middle half $164K–$164K, median $164K
  8. Rosemont, CA$176K median, $176K–$176K typical, 8 postingsRosemont, CA: middle half $176K–$176K, median $176K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Chemical Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Chemical Engineer jobs in California is $176K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Chemical Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $146K–$176K. The top 10% list $183K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $95K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Chemical Engineer jobs?

The median here is $176K, against $103K across all 138 postings for the role.

How many Chemical Engineer jobs in California list pay?

10 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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