As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Engineer I in California is $92,237. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,058 to $98,939, with most professionals earning between $78,521 and $105,041.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $89,700 | $7,475 | $1,725 | $43 |
| Average | $83,624 | $6,969 | $1,608 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $77,115 | $6,426 | $1,483 | $37 |
An entry-level Chemical Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $91,701. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Chemical Engineer I makes around $92,437. After 2-4 years, the Chemical Engineer I pay rises to about $93,938. Those senior Chemical Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $94,238, and those Chemical Engineer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $94,438 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chemical Engineer I | $91,701 |
| Intermediate Level Chemical Engineer I | $92,437 |
| Senior Level Chemical Engineer I | $93,938 |
| Specialist Level Chemical Engineer I | $94,238 |
| Expert Level Chemical Engineer I | $94,438 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 11% |
| Senior Level | 12% |
| Top Level | 13% |
| Experienced | 13% |
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