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Chemical Engineer: United States vs France

Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States pays 52% more

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United States

USD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$98,280

per year

Local Currency (USD)

$98,280

per year

PPP Adjusted

$87,914

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

17,272

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 0%

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France

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$64,727

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

€59,549

per year

PPP Adjusted

$109,938

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

10,842

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 38%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$98.3K
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
$64.7K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$87.9K
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
$109.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
17,272
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
10,842

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Chemical Engineers in United States earn 52% more than in France (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), France actually leads by 25%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Chemical Engineer's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Chemical Engineers more: United States or France?β–Ύ

United States pays Chemical Engineers an estimated $98,280 USD per year, which is 52% more than France's estimated $64,727 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Chemical Engineer in United States vs France?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $87,914 USD in United States and $109,938 USD in France. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Chemical Engineers?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Chemical Engineer in United States can buy about 17,272 Big Macs per year, while in France it's about 10,842 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index