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Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D)

Average Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) Salary in United Kingdom

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£31,538
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Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
25%
£29k
MEDIAN
£32k
75%
£118k

The average salary for a Chemical Engineer, Research & Development (R&D) is £31,538 in 2025

Base Salary
£29k - £118k
Total Pay
£29k - £118k
(last updated Oct 03 2020)
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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
33%
Dental
33%
None
67%
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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.

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