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🇧🇷 Updated April 17, 2026

Chemical Engineer in Brazil

Detailed salary information for Chemical Engineer positions in Brazil, including pay in BRL and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
96,720 BRL
Salary in USD / year
$19,132.6
National Percentile
Top 48%

About This Role

Conduct research, design experiments, and develop innovative products or technologies in various industries.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Full-Time
30%
Intern
22%
Temporary
20%
Part-Time
15%
Contract
13%

Common Qualifications

B.Tech
19%
BA
15%
B.Com
13%
MBA
13%
M.Com
11%
BCA
11%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Chemical Engineer title in Brazil often specialize in these roles:

Quality Control EngineerResearch and Development (R&D) EngineerProcess Engineer

Common Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance
Stock Options or Equity Grants
Employee Recognition Programs
Health Insurance
Social and Recreational Activities
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Wellness Programs
Childcare Assistance

Job Details

Job TitleChemical Engineer
CategoryEngineering
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
CurrencyBRL
Annual Salary (per year)96,720 BRL
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$19,132.6
Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
96,720
Bottom 50% Avg
5,798
Middle 40% Avg
49,251
Top 10% Avg
368,261
Top 1% Avg
1,650,669

Salary Insight

1.6x
compared to national average

A Chemical Engineer in Brazil earns 1.6x the national average income of 62,296 BRL.

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