Geologist salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Geologist salary of $120,000 — after $26,788 income tax and $2,400 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Geologist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Energy★ 4.0 | $162,505 | $145,000 – $180,000 |
| Newcrest Mining★ 3.6 | $150,000 | $140,000 – $190,000 |
| ExxonMobil★ 3.6 | $150,000 | $139,000 – $150,000 |
| Fortescue★ 3.5 | $149,000 | $124,000 – $179,500 |
| Santos★ 3.4 | $142,000 | $114,920 – $193,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $140,000 | $104,000 – $189,090 |
| Gold Fields★ 3.8 | $138,500 | $130,000 – $155,000 |
| South32★ 3.6 | $132,500 | $125,000 – $173,250 |
| AngloGold Ashanti★ 4.2 | $130,000 | $118,000 – $160,000 |
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $123,000 | $86,000 – $167,200 |
| Norton Gold Fields★ 3.3 | $120,000 | $100,000 – $140,000 |
| Ramelius Resources★ 3.5 | $120,000 | $110,000 – $153,000 |
| Glencore★ 3.5 | $112,500 | $90,000 – $194,000 |
| Northern Star Resources★ 3.3 | $106,250 | $85,000 – $137,950 |
| Westgold Resources★ 3.5 | $105,000 | $80,000 – $137,500 |
| Evolution Mining★ 3.5 | $102,000 | $88,000 – $110,000 |
| Kirkland Lake Gold★ 3.5 | $92,500 | $85,000 – $100,000 |
| ALS Global★ 2.8 | $66,000 | $50,000 – $75,000 |
| Earth AI★ 3.9 | $65,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
Geologist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.