Chemical Engineer salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $83,734 — South Australia sits $5,600 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Chemical Engineer salary of $78,134 — after $13,960 income tax and $1,563 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Chemical Engineer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| BHP★ 4.0 | $113,000 | $105,000 – $121,000 |
| ABC★ 3.9 | $100,892 | $96,978 – $104,805 |
| SA Water★ 3.3 | $89,309 | $85,621 – $92,997 |
| Aurecon★ 3.7 | $73,873 | $70,815 – $76,932 |
| The University of Adelaide★ 4.2 | $71,234 | $60,000 – $82,467 |
| Adelaide Brighton★ 3.0 | $50,278 | $48,221 – $52,336 |
| ChemSupply Australia★ 2.1 | $49,919 | $47,741 – $52,097 |
| Hungry Jack's★ 3.4 | $47,780 | $45,942 – $49,617 |
| Sushi Train★ 3.3 | $39,560 | $37,840 – $41,279 |
| Me, Myself and I★ 4.4 | $37,623 | $36,398 – $38,828 |
Chemical Engineer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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Queensland
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