r/ChemicalEngineering • u/EzioDragonBorn • Jul 29 '24

Salary Salary question

Is $28-30 an hour starting pay for a new ChemE grad that has a bachelors degree considered to be good? Location is Midwest and the work place is very laid back and has great work culture; I just want to hear more opinions before I make a decision.

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u/ThatOneGeoFan Jul 29 '24

US salaries are insane 😭😭. I'm from Ontario, Canada, about to start studying ChE and starting here is like 65k

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u/picklerick_98 Jul 29 '24

I started my career a little over 3 years ago now. You’ll start between 65-75 most times but the promotions within your first two years will be nuts.

Started at 57, by the end of my second year was at 90 after bonus. You’ll get there!

Edit: In Canada as well btw!

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u/ThatOneGeoFan Jul 29 '24

That's reassuring lol