Geologist salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $120,000 — South Australia sits $15,232 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Geologist salary of $135,232 — after $31,374 income tax and $2,705 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OZ Minerals★ 4.2 | $239,872 | $230,441 – $249,302 |
| Self Opportunity★ 4.3 | $200,946 | $193,434 – $208,458 |
| Heathgate Resources★ 3.9 | $160,644 | $153,792 – $167,496 |
| Fortescue★ 3.5 | $150,351 | $145,350 – $155,352 |
| Santos★ 3.4 | $143,000 | $113,900 – $195,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $142,000 | $121,000 – $163,000 |
| Sibelco Group★ 2.6 | $134,349 | $129,429 – $139,270 |
| Apache★ 2.7 | $120,234 | $115,430 – $125,038 |
| GFG Alliance★ 3.2 | $119,936 | $115,788 – $124,085 |
| Boart Longyear★ 3.0 | $110,936 | $106,406 – $115,466 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $90,220 | $86,850 – $93,589 |
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $87,633 | $83,521 – $91,745 |
| Federation University Australia★ 3.8 | $80,184 | $76,710 – $83,659 |
| Golder Associates★ 3.6 | $72,291 | $69,024 – $75,557 |
| Pilbara Minerals★ 3.1 | $70,047 | $66,915 – $73,179 |
Geologist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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