r/ChemicalEngineering • u/DreamIndependent9316 • Jun 01 '22
Rant Chem Eng vs Tech Roles
Why are tech roles earning so much in my country?
Tech roles can get about 5-6k/month excluding performance bonuses.
While a ChemE graduate at most get 4k/month.
I have been working for 2 years and my pay is 4.5k. I analyse data, do DCS logics and go to the plant to troubleshoot.
Doing so much more and it requires lots of engineering/science knowledge. But why are we still earning less?
Sometimes I feel so jealous about friends who are earning so much.
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u/justme129 Jun 05 '22 edited Jun 05 '22
Tech doesn't require much overhead compared to the chemical industry where you need to create a physical product that costs money to make, in order to make money.
My company made 'record' profits last year because we raised up the price of our products. Hooray right!? Not so fast. The profit margin is briefly glossed over too because the cost of doing business including sourcing materials is also higher as well. So then it's not so great...
For tech, that's not a concern at all sourcing materials and hence they have more $$$$ to play around with to attract top talent.
That's just how it is sadly. It sucks, but a 'hard' degree doesn't automatically guarantee more money when businesses pay based on demand and profit margins.
Have you considered transitioning into tech if you want more money? I would.