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Salary Guide

Geologist Salary in Australia

Based on 1,423 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,000 - $140,000
Median salary
$100,000 - $140,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K
25th percentile$70K
Median$100K
75th percentile$140K
90th percentile$161K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $140,000 AUD

The median salary is $100,000

Top cities

Perth339 job openings
Brisbane119 job openings
Kalgoorlie-Boulder59 job openings
Kalgoorlie59 job openings
Sydney43 job openings
Darwin23 job openings

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Geologist

1,423 job openings

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The average salary for a Geologist in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 120,000 per year, based on 1,423 active job listings.

The cities with the most Geologist job opportunities in Australia are Perth, Brisbane, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Kalgoorlie, Sydney. Perth leads with 339 job openings.

Explore 1,423 Geologist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.