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Salary of a Chemical Engineer: Per Month, Starting Salary, Highest Salary

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Chemical Engineers are qualified and skilled professionals who apply the principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and math that involve the usage of food, drugs, oil, fuel, and many other products. Chemical engineers mostly work in offices or laboratories. They may work in industrial plants or refineries where they monitor operations and deal with onsite problems. 

The average salary of a chemical engineer in India is INR 6 LPA. There are various factors that determine the salary of a chemical engineer such as experience, company, specialization, skills, etc. An entry-level chemical engineer earns up to INR 6 LPA and an engineer with more than 10 years of experience can earn up to INR 12 LPA. The highest salary of a chemical engineer can go up to INR 30 LPA.

In order to become a Chemical Engineer in India, aspiring candidates can pursue Diploma, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate Chemical Engineering Courses such as BTech Chemical Engineering, MTech Chemical Engineering, and even Ph.D. Chemical Engineering. India is home to several top Chemical Engineering colleges such as IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, and NIT Trichy. To get enrolled in these courses, aspiring candidates need to appear in various Engineering Entrance Exams such as JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, VITEEE et

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BTech Chemical Engineering MTech Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Salary of a Chemical Engineer: Company wise

The demand for Chemical engineers has seen exponential growth globally. There are some of the top companies in India as well as abroad such as Indian Oil, GAIL, SAIL etc which are operational at an international level looking for talented chemical engineers to work for them. The table below shows the average annual salary of a chemical engineer in different organizations for your reference:

Name of the Company Average Annual Salary (INR)
Honeywell 7.88 L
Reliance Industries 7.28 L
GAIL 6.06 L
Indian Oil Corporation 7.80 L
Reliance Industries 5.71 L
Aditya Birla Group 5.97 L
Bharat Petroleum 6.82 L
Steel Authority of India 6.20 L

Salary of a Chemical Engineer: Qualification Wise

In order to be a chemical engineer, the candidate needs to be well qualified. There are several courses that the candidate can pursue. Academic qualifications play a very important role in determining the salary of a candidate. Tabulated below is the salary of a chemical engineer based on their qualifications.

Qualification Average Annual Salary (INR)
Undergraduate Degree 6.11 L
Postgraduate Degree 9.02 L

Salary of a Chemical Engineer: Specialization wise

Salary of a chemical engineer varies according to the job profiles. The average salary of a chemical engineer based on their specialization is provided below for your reference, 

Specializations Average Annual Salary (INR)
Analytical Chemist 5.62 L
Energy Manager 4.11 L
Environmental Engineer 5.00 L
Manufacturing Engineer 5.28 L
Materials Engineer 4.11 L

Salary of a Chemical Engineer: Experience Wise

The salary of a chemical engineer is very much dependent on the experience that the candidate has acquired over the years working in that sector as in every other profession. The salary of a chemical engineer based on years of experience is provided below for your reference, 

Experience Average Annual Salary (INR)
0 - 5 years 3.90 L
6 - 10 years 6.50 L
11 - 15 years 9.20 L
16 - 20 years 10.11 L
20 years & above 15.28 L

Salary of a Chemical Engineer: Country Wise

The career as a chemical engineer has seen considerable growth globally. Countries like UK, USA, Australia & Dubai are some of the top countries for chemical engineers. The average salary of a chemical engineer in different countries is tabulated below for your reference,

Country Average Annual Salary (INR)
USA 64 L
UK 27 L
Australia 62.47 L
Canada 52.73 L
Germany 40.36 L
Japan 61.20 L
Dubai 12.91 L
China 19.80 L

Duties of Chemical Engineer

The duties of a chemical engineer vary in different job profiles. Their work is quite extensive and is not limited to just conducting research but involves following duties. Some of them are provided below for your reference:

  • Chemical engineers work with process chemists and control engineers to ensure that process plants are running efficiently and producing at maximum capacity.
  • They also have to design plants and equipment configuration keeping the environmental aspects in mind so that they can suit the product range and technologies involved.
  • They also have to assess options to expand plants and equipment by testing process simulation models.
  • They also have to research new techniques and products and improve the product line.
  • Ensure that potential safety measures are maintained while working in the plant, all environment aspects are kept in mind and processes and products are considered at all stages.

Skills Required to become a Chemical Engineer

Some of the most essential skill sets that are required to become a Chemical Engineer in India are tabulated below for your reference

Interest in Chemistry Communication Skills Technical Skills
Analytical & Problem Solving ability Creativity Strong IT Skills
Project Management Skills Interpersonal Skills Computer Knowledge

Top Recruiters for Chemical Engineers

Some of the major recruiters that hire fresher as well as experienced Chemical Engineers are tabulated below for your reference, 

Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Reliance Industries Ltd.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) Essar Oil Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Coal India Limited (CIL) Nippon paints

Salary of a Chemical Engineer: FAQs

Ques. What do chemical engineers do?

Ans. Chemical engineers are responsible for design and development of a range of products. They apply the principles of chemistry, physics, biology and math that involve the usage of food, drugs, oil, fuel, and many other products.

Ques. What are the options after completing a course in chemical engineering?

Ans. After completion 

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Market Analyst
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Supervisor
  • Lecturer

Ques. What is the salary of a chemical engineer after completing Undergraduate?

Ans. The average salary of a Chemical Engineer after they have completed undergraduate program is around INR 4.50 L- 6.10 LPA, but the same is also dependent on the years of experience, company in which the candidate is working, etc.

Ques. What are the Skills required to be a chemical engineer ?

Ans. The main skills required to become a Chemical Engineer are:

  • Knowledge of chemistry
  • Leadership quality
  • Project Management Skills

Ques. Name the diploma courses to pursue Chemical Engineering?

Ans. Some of the diploma courses to pursue Chemical Engineering are:

  • Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Executive Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical engineering

Ques. What is the highest salary of a chemical engineer?

Ans. According to Glassdoor, the highest salary of a Chemical Engineer is around INR 30 LPA.

Ques. How many semesters are there in B.Tech Chemical Engineering?

Ans. There are a total of 8 semesters in the undergraduate course. The duration of the course is 4 years. 

Ques. What are the areas of recruitment for Chemical engineers?

Ans. The chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design , construction, petrochemicals, food processing, electronic and advanced materials, biotechnology, environmental health and safety, etc.

Ques. Do Chemical Engineers earn a good salary?

Ans. The salary package of Chemical Engineers depends upon the performance and the years of experience. The starting salary of a chemical Engineer is around INR 4.20 LPA. Engineers with an experience of 5 years or above earn around INR 7.80 LPA.

Ques. Name Top diploma in Chemical Engineering Colleges in India?

Ans. The top colleges are:

  • GLA University
  • Galgotias University
  • Government Polytechnic, Punjab
  • Mewar University

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Answered Questions

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Which is good for M.Tech in Chemical Engineering IIT Kharagpur or Madras?

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Senjuti Gupta

27 Mar 23

IIT Madras is the best choice for MTech in Chemical Engineering. Some reasons that support my claim are

  • Being a metropolitan, Madras ensures better living standards and transport facilities thus attracting more faculty.
  • The R and D centers of most top MNCs are located in Bangalore and Mumbai. Owing to the proximity Madras is preferred over KGP.
  • Most process industries prefer BTech students over MTech students as chemical engineers. Only R and D and Consulting companies look for MTech students for core jobs.
  • Better facilities attract better students thus you will find a better class of peers at IIT Madras in contrast to IIT KGP.
  • The faculty comprises professors belonging to various fields and cultures whereas IIT KGP has more Bengali professors.

Thus, considering the demand for PG students and facilities at IIT Madras, it seems to be a better option for MTech than KGP.

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Which college is better for an M.Tech in chemical, ICT Mumbai or IIT?

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Prabhat Jindal

27 Oct 20

Both ICT, Mumbai, and IITs are well-known colleges in India and offer quality education. ICT Mumbai is mostly recognized for chemical engineering courses only. Whereas, IIT’s are recognized for computers, electronics, civil, mechanical, and other engineering branches even. However, one should decide the best college based on the brand. So, here are a few quick highlights of MTech in Chemical at IITs and ICT Mumbai.

IIT:

Admissions:

  • IITs accept graduates and GATE qualified members. Also, it conducts a personal interview and intakes only those students who qualify for the interview.

  • The candidates should get a minimum of 60% in their graduation in order to be eligible for admission.

  • M.Tech Chemical engineering is a complete 2-years course. The total fee for the course is 1.32 lakhs.

Placements:

  • The median salary of M.Tech Chemical Engineering students is 20.8 LPA.

  • Top companies visiting the popular IIT campuses for Chemical Engineering students are Texas Instrument, Carin, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Microsoft, ITC, Schlumberger, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deutsche Bank, Tata Steel, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd, and many more.

ICT Mumbai:

Admissions:

  • The college accepts students based on academic excellence in graduation and ranking obtained in the GATE.

  • The candidates should get at least 60% in their graduation from any recognized university in order to be eligible for admission.

  • The total fee for this course is 1.53 lakhs.

  • The course has a total of 30 seats.

Placements:

  • Over 90% of the students are placed each year.

  • The campus has a 100% placement rate in chemical engineering.

  • The highest and average salary packages of the students are 14 LPA and 3.5 LPA respectively.

  • Most frequently visited companies are CitiBank India, Morgan Stanley, Belong Technologies, Goldman Sachs, Asian Paints, BASF India, Cipla, DSM Soft, Exxon, Black & Veatch, Deutsche Bank, HoneyWell, Capgemini, Sprinklr, Walmart Labs, Genpact, Deloitte, Tesco, and many more.

This is all about the M.tech Chemical Engineering course at IITs and ICT Mumbai. So, choose the best college based on your preferences and interests.

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Which will be best for an M. Tech in chemical engineering: ICT Mumbai or IIT Bombay?

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Smriti Kapoor

23 Oct 20

ICT (Institute of chemical technology), Mumbai has received a grade ‘A++' accreditation from NAAC and offers a decent M.Tech Chem. Eng. program in terms of academics and placements.

IIT Bombay is ranked 3rd within the Engineering category by NIRF Ranking 2019., making it one of the top Engineering colleges in India.

Rankings:

IIT Bombay:

  • 3rd out of 300 in India by NIRF 2020 rankings for Engineering.

  • 2nd out of 254 in India by India Today 2020 rankings for Engineering.

ICT Mumbai:

  • 18 out of 300 in India by NIRF rankings for Engineering.

  • 23 out of 100 in India by Outlook 2019 Rankings Engineering.

Fee Structure:

The fee structure for MTech Chemical Engineering at ICT, Mumbai, and IIT Bombay are as follows.

College/Institute

Fee

ICT, Mumbai

70,750 (1st year)

1.42 Lakhs (2year tuition fee + other charges)

IIT, Bombay

32,000 (1st year)

53,400 (2year tuition fee + other charges)

Eligibility:

ICT, Mumbai:

  • Candidates applying for MTech Chemical Engineering must have passed anybody of the subsequent Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees of ICT or any equivalent examination of IIT/NIT or any University recognized by the UGC, with min 60% marks or equivalent CGPA).

  • 55% marks or equivalent CGPA for the reserved (SC/ST) candidate is considered.

  • Also, Candidates from the subsequent different courses are going to be eligible for admission to M. Chem. Eng. course at ICT as long as they need to undergo “minimum 120 hours of classroom teaching /contact hours of Mathematics course(s) at the UG level.

IIT Bombay:

  • Candidates applying for MTech Chemical Engineering at the institute must have passed B. E. /B.Tech./M.Sc. (Engineering) /M.Sc./ M.C.A./MBBS/ M. Pharm./B. Pharm with min 60% marks.

  • 55% marks or equivalent CGPA for the reserved (SC/ST) candidate is considered.

  • Candidates applying must also pass the GATE entrance exam.

Placements:

  • The average and highest CTC offered at ICT, Mumbai is 3.5 LPA and 14 LPA respectively. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Nerolac, Johnson & Johnson, Jacobs, ITC are the top recruiters at the institute.

  • The average CTC offered at IIT Bombay was 20 LPA. ITC, Unilever, Piramal are the major recruiters for Chemical Engineering at the institute.

Admission into these colleges is possible via the GATE entrance exam or equivalent. Both the institutes are good and offer decent academics and placement opportunities, so you can opt for either one of them.

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What is the scope of M.Tech in Biochemical engineering from IIT BHU?

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Anamika Ghosh

29 Oct 20

Being ranked 11th by NIRF 2020 for engineering in India, IIT BHU is popular among students for its B.Tech and M.tech courses. IIT BHU is one among few Institutes in India offering 2 years M.tech course in BME. This course majorly amalgamates medical science with the latest engineering technologies thus both teaching and research process are carried out in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Science (BHU)

The tabulation below gives a brief summary of M.tech in Biomedical Engineering at IIT BHU.

Particulars

IIT BHU

Entrance exam

GATE

Total seats available

12

Annual tuition fee

36,815

Placement rate

73%

Average package

9 LPA

Highest package

68 LPA

Admission:

  • Aspirants must clear GATE in order to get admitted for m.tech BME at IIT BHU.

  • Students from any IITs having a B.Tech degree with a CGPA equal to or higher than 8.0 can get direct admission for this course at IIT BHU without having to appear for GATE.

  • GATE cutoff for students from General, OBC, and SC/ST categories are 25.0, 22.5, and 16.6 respectively.

  • IIT BHU offers only 12 seats for m.tech in BME thus making the selection process highly competitive.


 

Placement statistics:

  • 52 companies participated in the recruitment process in 2020 making 570+ job offers.

  • Lead recruiters include Adobe, Amazon, Capgemini, Flipkart.

  • M.tech BME graduates of the 2019-20 batch have a placement record of 73% with a median salary of 9 LPA.

  • Best ever CTC offered domestically for a BME graduate is 68 LPA.

  • As BME is still a growing field in India core companies visiting the campus are very few, so many students land up in IT companies.

  • All students are offered a Teaching Assistantship for the course of 2 years at IIT BHU.

  • All students are offered internship opportunities through college with a minimum stipend of 80,000.

BME is still a blooming field in India thus there will be high scope for BME graduates in the coming years. If you want to take up research further, BME from IIT BHU is an amazing decision. As of now, there may be less lucrative job offers from core companies not only through campus but anywhere in the country in general. M.tech in BME is a good option if you are looking for a career abroad.

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How's the placement in chemical engineering at IIT BHU for an M.Tech?

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Pablo Dasgupta

18 Feb 22

The placement statistics for MTech Chemical Engineering at IIT BHU are average at best. In recent years, the median CTC received by the students of this branch was 15 LPA. There are very few core companies visiting the campus placements for Chemical Engineering. This is the case for other IITs as well. Some of the recruiters that offered placement opportunities to M.Tech Chemical Engineering students in past are Deloitte, Amazon, American Express, Google, etc. 

Academic wise IIT BHU is great, it offers good exposure as well. But if you are expecting whopping placement packages, you will be disappointed. 

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How is IIT-BHU for doing an M.Tech from chemical?

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Sauvik Nayak

14 Aug 20

IIT BHU is a good option to pursue M.Tech in chemical engineering. The professors at IIT BHU in the chemical engineering department are well qualified and experienced. But as far as placements are concerned, M. Tech in chemical engineering from IIT BHU may not sound as many of the core as well as non- core companies are not open for placement to this branch. The major recruiters in the core sector for B.tech students in chemical engineering are Reliance and BPCL but both of them are not open for M.Tech students. Also, many big companies in the non–core sector like those of software, finance, data analysts are also not open for M.Tech students. That is why the average package for M.Tech students in chemical engineering is low. But the M. Tech degree of chemical engineering from IIT BHU can be quite valuable because it helps in off-campus placements and increases the chances of getting promotion in jobs over B.Tech students.

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How good is Chemical Engineering at BIT Mesra?

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Shyam Sharma

19 Feb 21

Comparably BIT Pilani will offer better career options for Chemical Engineering. Also, one of my friends attends BIT Mesra for Chemical Engineering, so I have some idea about the course at the institute. 

BIT Mesra:

In his branch, there are 60 chemical engineering students and 60 polymer students. The size of the batches does cause an issue during placements. On average, around 30% of students get placed with core companies. You may also want to consider these points.

Faculty and Teaching Methodology:

The faculty assigned for chemical engineering are IITians with PhDs, but their pedagogy is average. You'll be given a lot of quotidian assignments which do not have any scope of exploration.

Infrastructure:

The chemical engineering department has laboratories packed with flow meters, filters, and other important tools but the overall infrastructure is not up to the mark.

Grading System:

Getting a good CGPA is a bit difficult because of the grading system and strict faculty.

In general, the program is full of average students who are not very creative. Most students mug up the syllabus to score well. As for placements, here is a table. 

Parameters

Chemical Engineering Department

Placement Rate

85%

Average Salary (INR)

6.5-7.0 LPA

Highest Salary (INR)

39 LPA

Top Recruiters

Reliance, Tata Steel, Larsen and Toubro, Bharti Infrared, etc.

Even though the highest Salary offered was INR 39 LPA, it was non-core. If you have the option, opt for other colleges. Top NITs will be good options for pursuing Chemical Engineering.

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