Shell employees working as Chemical Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Chemical Engineer professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chemical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $125,506 per year (estimate) and goes up to $241,782 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chemical Engineer at Shell is $132,875 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $221,605 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $102,333 (25th percentile) and $174,683 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by Shell Chemical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chemical Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $84 per hour.
Chemical Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,528 and $14,557 monthly.