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Chemist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 227 open job postings for Chemist roles at 106 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 24 more postings in CAD (median CA$67.5K), 15 more postings in SGD (median SGD 44.4K), 5 more postings in AUD (median A$82.5K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Chemist: postings by posted pay179 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $35K to $115K. Median $60K; middle half $38.5K–$80K.Median $60K$35K$115K

Postings per pay band: $35K–$40K: 50; $40K–$45K: 12; $45K–$50K: 11; $50K–$55K: 8; $55K–$60K: 4; $60K–$65K: 11; $65K–$70K: 8; $70K–$75K: 14; $75K–$80K: 16; $80K–$85K: 8; $85K–$90K: 7; $90K–$95K: 4; $95K–$100K: 7; $100K–$105K: 7; $105K–$110K: 1; $110K–$115K: 11.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $18.50–$25.10/hr typical, 90 postingsEntry level: middle half $18.50–$25.10/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)
  2. Mid level$75K median, $65.5K–$81.4K typical, 69 postingsMid level: middle half $65.5K–$81.4K, median $75K
  3. Senior$90.2K median, $87K–$101K typical, 17 postingsSenior: middle half $87K–$101K, median $90.2K
  4. Principal$143K median, $119K–$165K typical, 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $119K–$165K, median $143K

Companies hiring

  1. Eurofins$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $18.50–$18.50/hr typical, 61 postingsEurofins: middle half $18.50–$18.50/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)
  2. State of Florida$49.3K median, $42.1K–$49.8K typical, 8 postingsState of Florida: middle half $42.1K–$49.8K, median $49.3K
  3. ApotexCA$65.1K median, CA$65.1K–CA$84.6K typical, 8 postings
  4. Actalent$28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr) median, $26.00–$28.85/hr typical, 7 postingsActalent: middle half $26.00–$28.85/hr, median $28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. Sika · $95K median, 3 postings
  2. State of Washington · $87.6K median, 3 postings
  3. City of New York · $86.6K median, 4 postings
  4. SUN PHARMA · $72K median, 3 postings

Who’s hiring Chemist

  1. Chemist jobs at Eurofins · 51 open roles
  2. Chemist jobs at Axalta · 2 open roles

By location

  1. United States$60K median, $38.5K–$80K typical, 167 postingsUnited States: middle half $38.5K–$80K, median $60K
  2. California$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $18.50–$20.00/hr typical, 60 postingsCalifornia: middle half $18.50–$20.00/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)
  3. Lancaster, CA$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $18.50–$18.50/hr typical, 42 postingsLancaster, CA: middle half $18.50–$18.50/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)
  4. CanadaCA$67.5K median, CA$65.1K–CA$84.6K typical, 26 postings
  5. Remote$93K median, $70K–$177K typical, 4 postingsRemote: middle half $70K–$177K, median $93K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $93K median, $70K–$177K typical, from 3 postings. On-site: $70K median, $41.6K–$80.7K typical, from 74 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$62.4K median, $52.5K–$71.3K typical, 5 postings0–1 years: middle half $52.5K–$71.3K, median $62.4K

Newest Chemist postings

  1. Chemist, Quality ControlUS Pharma Lab · North Brunswick, NJ · $65K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Chemist II - Analytical Chemistry (HPLC, cGMP)Jobot · South Plainfield, NJ · $70K–$80K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Chemist, AD RD7Apotex · Richmond Hill, ON, Canada · CA$63.5K–CA$106K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Chemist, QC (Contract Role) NEW GRADSApotex · Ontario, Canada · CA$48.9K–CA$81.4K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior ChemistUGENE LABORATORY SERVICES · Singapore, Singapore · SGD 3,900–SGD 4,500/mo · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Chemist make?

The median posted base pay for Chemist jobs is $60K a year, from 227 job postings with pay at 106 companies.

What is the typical Chemist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $38.5K–$80K. The top 10% list $101K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $38.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Chemist jobs?

By median posted pay: Sika ($95K), State of Washington ($87.6K), City of New York ($86.6K).

How does Chemist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr), Mid level $75K, Senior $90.2K, Principal $143K.

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