Chemical Process Engineer I Salary in the United States

How much does a Chemical Process Engineer I make in the United States? The average Chemical Process Engineer I salary in the United States is $92,779 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $83,976 and $101,460. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Develops the systems, tools, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) used to manufacture chemicals and chemical-based products for consumer and industrial use. Collaborates with manufacturing and R&D teams to design, test, develop and optimize scalable production processes and deploy equipment and instruments used in operations. Utilizes process simulation and engineering methodologies with a structured problem-solving approach to identify root causes and devise solutions for processing problems. Establishes and tracks production quality metrics. Monitors production operations for quality and performance to identify improvements to current process technology. Integrates safety and quality into processes by utilizing material handling and disposal best practices. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report.

Step of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Chemical Process Engineer I, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
83976
101460
92779

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
87610
109699
99335
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Process Engineer I in the United States. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer I ranges from $83,976 to $101,460 with the average base salary of $92,779. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,610 to $109,699 with the average total cash compensation of $99,335.
Step of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

83976
101460

 

Step of 3

Recalculate your target pay based on your unique skills and experiences

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Chemical Process Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Process Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Salary for

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst
Job Openings for Chemical Process Engineer I