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Chemical Engineer Average Salary in Egypt 2024

How much money does a person working as Chemical Engineer make in Egypt?


Average Monthly Salary
8,940 EGP
( 107,000 EGP yearly)

LOW
4,110
EGP
AVERAGE
8,940
EGP
HIGH
14,200
EGP
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Chemical Engineer in Egypt typically earns around 8,940 EGP. Salaries range from 4,110 EGP (lowest) to 14,200 EGP (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Chemical Engineer salaries in Egypt vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Chemical Engineer Pay Scale and Salaries in Egypt

Median and salary distribution Egypt Chemical Engineer monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
8,480 EGP or more
10% of people earn
7,430 to 8,480 EGP
20% of people earn
5,120 EGP or less
65% of people earn
5,120 to 7,430 EGP
Minimum Salary
4,110 EGP
Median
8,550 EGP
Maximum
14,200 EGP




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Chemical Engineer in Egypt range from 4,110 EGP (starting salary) to 14,200 EGP (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 8,550 EGP, half of the professionals who work as Chemical Engineer in Egypt earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Chemical Engineer in Egypt earn less than 6,890 EGP, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 9,850 EGP while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Chemical Engineer in Egypt compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 5,120 EGP to 7,430 EGP. About 20% of salaries are below the 5,120 EGP mark, while 10% fall within the range of 7,430 EGP to 8,480 EGP. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 8,480 EGP.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Chemical Engineer / Egypt

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
4,670 EGP
2 - 5 Years+34%
6,230 EGP
5 - 10 Years+48%
9,220 EGP
10 - 15 Years+22%
11,200 EGP
15 - 20 Years+9%
12,200 EGP
20+ Years+8%
13,300 EGP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Egypt Chemical Engineer
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Chemical Engineer and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 4,670 EGP.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 6,230 EGP, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 9,220 EGP, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 11,200 EGP, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 12,200 EGP, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 13,300 EGP, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Chemical Engineer / Egypt

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Chemical Engineer.

Bachelor's Degree
5,330 EGP
Master's Degree+57%
8,360 EGP
PhD+68%
14,000 EGP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Egypt Chemical Engineer
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Chemical Engineer in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 5,330 EGP.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 8,360 EGP, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 14,000 EGP, 68% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Egypt costs anywhere from 46,200 EGP to 138,000 EGP and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Chemical Engineer / Egypt

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Chemical Engineer in Egypt, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 23%.

Male
9,850 EGP
Female-18%
8,030 EGP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Chemical Engineer / Egypt

How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for individuals working as Chemical Engineer? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Chemical Engineer in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Egypt Chemical Engineer
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Egypt / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Egypt is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Chemical Engineer / Egypt

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Egypt Chemical Engineer
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42% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 58% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Chemical Engineer / Egypt


52 EGP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Chemical Engineer in Egypt is 52 EGP.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Chemical Engineer in Egypt is 24 EGP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services-100%
3D Lab Technologist8,260 EGP-8%
3D Printing Specialist8,470 EGP-5%
Algorithm Developer11,400 EGP+28%
Analytical Chemist17,200 EGP+92%
Anthropologist13,100 EGP+47%
Archeologist11,100 EGP+24%
Assistant Breeder5,800 EGP-35%
Astronomer20,700 EGP+130%
Atmospheric and Space Scientist15,800 EGP+77%
Behavior Analyst11,300 EGP+26%
Behavior Intervention Specialist12,000 EGP+34%
Behavior Specialist11,900 EGP+33%
Biochemist18,800 EGP+110%
Biofuels Processing Technician7,410 EGP-17%
Biofuels Production Manager12,700 EGP+42%
Biologist18,500 EGP+110%
Biomedical Laboratory Officer7,500 EGP-16%
Biomedical Scientist20,100 EGP+120%
Biophysicist18,300 EGP+100%
Chemical Engineer8,940 EGP=
Chemical Technologist8,560 EGP-4%
Chemist18,500 EGP+110%
Chief Robotics Integration Officer13,100 EGP+47%
Chief Technologist15,600 EGP+74%
Climate Change Analyst12,000 EGP+34%
Clinical Laboratory Scientist18,900 EGP+110%
Computer Scientist14,200 EGP+59%
Conservation Scientist15,800 EGP+77%
Data Science Specialist11,100 EGP+24%
Data Scientist14,100 EGP+58%
DNA Analyst19,100 EGP+110%
Ecologist14,500 EGP+62%
Economic Development Specialist14,100 EGP+58%
Flavourist6,000 EGP-33%
Food Scientist11,900 EGP+33%
Forensic Scientist14,700 EGP+64%
Formulation Technologist7,650 EGP-14%
Fraud Investigator8,690 EGP-3%
Genomics Scientist19,200 EGP+110%
Geographer10,100 EGP+13%
Geographic Information Systems Technician6,230 EGP-30%
Geological Data Technician6,350 EGP-29%
Geological Technician7,730 EGP-14%
Geologist15,800 EGP+77%
Geomatics Scientist14,600 EGP+63%
Geophysical Data Technician6,180 EGP-31%
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist14,800 EGP+66%
Global Technical Lead18,800 EGP+110%
Hydrologist12,600 EGP+41%
Industrial Ecologist13,400 EGP+50%
Intelligence Analyst11,200 EGP+25%
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect9,740 EGP+9%
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst9,780 EGP+9%
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant11,100 EGP+24%
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer8,990 EGP+1%
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist9,310 EGP+4%
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst8,000 EGP-11%
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst7,990 EGP-11%
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist8,720 EGP-2%
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician7,120 EGP-20%
Knowledge Management Specialist9,730 EGP+9%
Lab Analyst7,910 EGP-12%
Lab Manager13,700 EGP+53%
Lab Technician5,930 EGP-34%
Laboratory Manager12,900 EGP+44%
Laboratory Researcher8,510 EGP-5%
Laboratory Technician5,750 EGP-36%
Life Sciences Analyst12,400 EGP+39%
Life Scientist15,200 EGP+70%
Marine Architect12,100 EGP+35%
Marine Biologist13,600 EGP+52%
Marine Superintendent7,670 EGP-14%
Materials Analyst7,730 EGP-14%
Materials Scientist14,000 EGP+57%
Mathematician14,300 EGP+60%
Medical Scientist20,200 EGP+130%
Metallurgist13,400 EGP+50%
Meteorologist12,900 EGP+44%
Microbiologist20,200 EGP+130%
Natural Language Processing Researcher12,300 EGP+38%
Natural Resource Specialist10,800 EGP+21%
Natural Resources Analyst11,200 EGP+25%
Natural Sciences Manager18,600 EGP+110%
Neurotechnology Specialist17,000 EGP+90%
Nuclear Engineer19,900 EGP+120%
Physical Scientist14,900 EGP+67%
Physicist19,400 EGP+120%
Political Scientist14,100 EGP+58%
Polygraph Examiner5,280 EGP-41%
Polysomnographic Technologist8,720 EGP-2%
Product Development Scientist15,000 EGP+68%
Quantitative Research Analyst12,200 EGP+36%
Quantitative Researcher13,000 EGP+45%
Quantum Algorithm Developer10,600 EGP+19%
Quantum Computing Engineer10,200 EGP+14%
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer9,300 EGP+4%
Quantum Computing Specialist10,300 EGP+15%
Radiation Protection Specialist10,100 EGP+13%
Refrigeration Technician4,240 EGP-53%
Research Scientist14,000 EGP+57%
Risk Safety Engineer8,150 EGP-9%
Robotics Architect11,600 EGP+30%
Scientific Photographer8,540 EGP-4%
Scientific Programmer11,700 EGP+31%
Scientist13,300 EGP+49%
Service Engineer8,520 EGP-5%
Service Technician5,430 EGP-39%
Social Science Research Assistant8,050 EGP-10%
Social Scientist14,400 EGP+61%
Sociologist13,300 EGP+49%
Soil Scientist12,000 EGP+34%
Statistical Analyst8,540 EGP-4%
Statistical Assistant6,010 EGP-33%
Statistician13,200 EGP+48%
Survey Analyst7,890 EGP-12%
Survey Researcher7,820 EGP-13%
Surveying and Mapping Technician5,140 EGP-43%
Team Leader11,200 EGP+25%
Technical Manager12,700 EGP+42%
Technical Officer5,520 EGP-38%
Technical Service Director16,900 EGP+89%
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist8,220 EGP-8%
Technical Services Research and Development Manager18,900 EGP+110%
Technical Services Research Associate9,130 EGP+2%
Technical Services Research Coordinator9,710 EGP+9%
Technician5,200 EGP-42%
Water Ecologist15,300 EGP+71%
Wearable Technology Developer9,360 EGP+5%
Wearables Specialist7,730 EGP-14%
Wildlife Biologist13,300 EGP+49%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Cairo9,970 EGP

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Egypt is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,930 EGP
Public Sector+6%
9,480 EGP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Chemical Engineer in Egypt?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 8,550 EGP and 9,850 EGP. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Chemical Engineer in Egypt ranges from 4,110 EGP to 6,890 EGP. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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