As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Aurora, IL is $94,762, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,822 weekly, or $7,897 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chemical Process Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chemical Process Engineer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $82,859 to $110,603. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,532) and 75th percentile ($103,054), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,603 per year. This $14,522 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Chemical Process Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Chemical Process Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $82,859 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $88,532 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $94,762 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $103,054 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $110,603 Aurora, IL October 01, 2026
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What is a Chemical Process Engineer ?

In the field of engineering, a chemical engineer is a professional, who is equipped with the knowledge of chemical engineering, works principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with the design and operation of plants and equipment. In general, a chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering in any of its various practical applications; these often include 1) design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes ("chemical process engineers"); 2) d...

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  1. This Job:

    Chemical Process Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Process Engineer in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $88,532 to $103,054 with the average base salary of $94,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,630 to $117,355 with the average total cash compensation of $105,907.

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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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