r/ChemicalEngineering • u/Illustrious-Art-55 • 14d ago

Salary Why are chemical engineers paid so less?

They work at dangerous sites, their work includes many complex operations, its way more complex then writing some code in AC room and the companies they work for? They earn in millions, still Chemical engineers are not paid good say in terms of IT industry or even automobile for that matter.

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u/owowthatreallysucked 14d ago

I'll be very honest, I think that there's so many graduates being pumped out that the demand is dramatically decreased, and so employers will pay less. But if your genuinely intelligent, you will be rewarded. Skill always pays

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u/Illustrious-Art-55 14d ago

Skill always pays. You are quite right about that. What do you think is a measurement of skill in a Chemical Engineer?

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u/owowthatreallysucked 14d ago

I wouldn't know, I'm starting university next month 😁

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u/Illustrious-Art-55 14d ago

You are in for a ride. I hope its ChemE since you are in this sub. Whatever it is, do your 100% in whatever field you take. best of luck

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u/owowthatreallysucked 14d ago

Thank you. Yeah it's chemE. Don't worry, I've basically self studied to get into uni, I'm sure it won't be that bad...