Chemical Engineering Salary in Nigeria

This article is written to enlighten you on chemical engineer salary in Nigeria.

Before we proceed, it is important you have a glance of who a chemical engineer is and what he or she does. 

Who is a Chemical Engineer?

Among the best engineering courses to study in Nigeria is chemical engineering.

Chemical engineering is an interesting engineering field in Nigeria. Chemical engineers are very knowledgeable in chemistry while able to apply engineering principles to their practice.

Chemical engineers are, therefore, engineering experts that design, maintain and operate industrial equipment and procedures to the manufacture of chemical products on a commercial scale.

Chemical engineers are able to offer their services to all industries or companies that are involved in the processing of raw materials into usable products.

Keep reading below to find out about the chemical engineering salary in Nigeria

Major factors that Influence Chemical Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Chemical engineer salary in Nigeria is influenced by various factors. Among these factors includes;

1.     Place of Employment

2.     Educational qualification

3.     Years of Experience

Chemical Engineer Salary in Nigeria According to their Place of Employments

The salary of a chemical engineer in Nigeria is significantly influenced by their place of employment.

Chemical engineers are employed by industries that convert raw or natural materials to usable products

Some employment opportunities available for chemical engineering graduates include;

·        Oil and gas industries

·        Engineering consulting firms

·        Government agencies

·        Agrochemical companies

·        Food and drinks manufacturing companies

·        Materials manufacturing companies

·        Plastics

·        Tertiary institutions

·        Secondary schools

See below summary data of chemical engineering salaries in Nigeria according to their place of employment.

Place of Employment	Monthly Chemical Engineering Engineers Salaries	Annual Chemical  Engineers Salaries
Oil and gas companies	N500, 000 to N2, 000, 000	N6, 000, 000 to N24, 000, 000
Engineering consulting firms	N140, 000 to N200, 000	N1, 680, 000 to N2, 400, 000
Government agencies	N190, 000 to N800, 000	N2, 280, 000 to N9, 600, 000
Agrochemical companies	N200, 000 to N600, 000	2, 400, 000 to N7, 200, 000
Food and drinks manufacturing companies	N200, 000 to N700, 000	N2, 400, 000 to N8, 400, 000
Materials manufacturing companies	N200, 000 to N800, 000	N2, 400, 000 to N9, 600, 000
Plastics	N200, 000 to N800, 000	N2, 400, 000 to N800, 000
Tertiary institutions	N120, 000 to N500, 000	N1, 440, 000 to N6, 000, 000
Secondary schools	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000

Chemical Engineering Graduates’ Salaries in Nigeria according to Educational Qualification

See summary data of chemical engineers’ salaries in Nigeria;

Educational Qualifications	Monthly Chemical Engineer Salary	Annual Chemical Engineer Salary
Fresh Graduates	N350, 000 to N500, 000	N4, 200, 000 to N8, 400, 000
Master’s Degree Holders	N500, 000 to N700, 000	N6, 000, 000 to N9, 600, 000
Ph.D. Holders	N700, 000 to N1, 500, 000	N8, 400, 000 to N18, 000, 000

Chemical Engineer Salary in Nigeria According to Experience

Chemical engineer’ salaries in Nigeria are also influenced by their years of experience.

See summary data below of chemical engineers’ salaries in Nigeria according to their years of experience

Years of Experience	Low end Salary	High End Salary
<5	N200, 000	N500, 000
<10	N400, 000	N800, 000
>10	N700, 000	N1, 500, 000

Top Industries |Place of Employment for Chemical Engineers in Nigeria for High Salary

·        Oil and gas companies

·        Petrochemical companies

·        Government agencies

·        Tertiary institution

Skills Required of a Chemical Engineer in Nigeria

The following qualities are required to become successful in chemical engineering in Nigeria;

·        Technical skill

·        Very knowledgeable in chemistry

·        Strong numeracy skill

·        Logical thinking

·        Team working skill

·        Analytical skill 

Note: The salary provided above may vary considerably based on the sizes of establishments and the States in Nigeria. Therefore, the above salary structure is provided just to act as a guide.