▼51%
C$82,424
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
25%
CA$76k
MEDIAN
CA$82k
75%
CA$94k
The average salary for a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) is C$82,424 in 2025
Base Salary
C$76k - C$94k
Bonus
C$0 - C$7k
Total Pay
C$76k - C$96k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s?
▼9%
What Do Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s Do?
Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) Tasks
- Oversee production environment, and track metrics like temperature, flow rate and electricity usage.
- Propose, design, and oversee solutions for chemical process issues.
- Optimize day-to-day processes while considering environmental and supply variables.
- Maintain engineering documentation, with emphasis on compliance with engineering codes and standards.
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Common Health Benefits for a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)
Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%
Gender Breakdown for Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s
What is the highest pay for Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) is CA$NaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) is CA$NaN / year
How can Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) that oversees more junior Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.