Petroleum Geologist Average Salary in Kuwait 2022
How much money does a Petroleum Geologist make in Kuwait?
LOW
1,100
KWD AVERAGE
2,240
KWD HIGH
3,500
KWD
A person working as a Petroleum Geologist in Kuwait typically earns around 2,240 KWD per month. Salaries range from 1,100 KWD (lowest) to 3,500 KWD (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Petroleum Geologist salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Petroleum Geologist Salary Distribution in Kuwait
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Petroleum Geologist salaries in Kuwait range from 1,100 KWD per month (minimum salary) to 3,500 KWD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 2,290 KWD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 2,290 KWD while the other half are earning more than 2,290 KWD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 1,520 KWD while 75% of them are earning more than 1,520 KWD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 2,950 KWD while 25% are earning more than 2,950 KWD.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Petroleum Geologist Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Petroleum Geologist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Petroleum Geologist with less than two years of experience makes approximately 1,300 KWD per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 1,670 KWD per month, 28% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 2,310 KWD per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Petroleum Geologist(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 2,860 KWD per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 3,060 KWD per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 3,270 KWD per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Petroleum Geologist average salary change by experience in Kuwait
| 0 - 2 Years | 1,300 KWD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +28% | 1,670 KWD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 2,310 KWD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 2,860 KWD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 3,060 KWD |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 3,270 KWD |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Petroleum Geologist Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Petroleum Geologist(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Petroleum Geologist salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Bachelor's Degree, the average salary of a Petroleum Geologist is 1,530 KWD per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 2,110 KWD per month, 38% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
A PhD gets its holder an average salary of 3,450 KWD per month, 64% more than someone with a Master's Degree.
Petroleum Geologist average salary difference by education level in Kuwait
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,530 KWD | |
| Master's Degree | +38% | 2,110 KWD |
| PhD | +64% | 3,450 KWD |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Kuwait costs anywhere from 6,320 Kuwaiti Dinar(s) to 19,000 Kuwaiti Dinar(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Petroleum Geologist Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Petroleum Geologist employees in Kuwait earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 2,320 KWD | |
| Female | -9% | 2,120 KWD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Kuwait for all Careers
Petroleum Geologist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Kuwait
How much are annual salary increments in Kuwait for Petroleum Geologist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Petroleum Geologist
Petroleum Geologist(s) in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
Kuwait / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2021
| Banking | 7% | |
| Energy | 5% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 1% | |
| Travel | 8% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 4% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Kuwait for the year 2021. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Petroleum Geologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Kuwait
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Petroleum Geologist is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
60% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 40% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 40% | |
| No Bonus | 60% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Petroleum Geologist Average Hourly Wage in Kuwait
13 KWD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Kuwait is 13 KWD. This means that the average Petroleum Geologist in Kuwait earns approximately 13 KWD for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Petroleum Geologist VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Petroleum Geologist is 97% more than that of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining. Also, Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries are 10% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
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| Associate Analyst | 1,330 KWD | -41% |
| Associate Landman | 560 KWD | -75% |
| Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 490 KWD | -78% |
| Biomass Plant Technician | 600 KWD | -73% |
| Biomass Power Plant Manager | 1,730 KWD | -23% |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 940 KWD | -58% |
| Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 1,220 KWD | -46% |
| Completions Engineer | 1,100 KWD | -51% |
| Cost Controller | 880 KWD | -61% |
| Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 1,240 KWD | -45% |
| Dispatcher | 530 KWD | -76% |
| Distribution Manager | 1,720 KWD | -23% |
| Dragline Operator | 580 KWD | -74% |
| Driller Offsider | 440 KWD | -80% |
| Dump Truck Driver | 450 KWD | -80% |
| Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 2,800 KWD |  +25% |
| Energy Advisor | 1,770 KWD | -21% |
| Energy Analyst | 1,660 KWD | -26% |
| Energy Auditor | 1,490 KWD | -33% |
| Energy Dispatch Director | 2,140 KWD | -4% |
| Energy Technical Assistant | 740 KWD | -67% |
| Energy Technical Manager | 1,420 KWD | -37% |
| Energy Technical Trainer | 1,020 KWD | -54% |
| Exploration Manager | 1,990 KWD | -11% |
| Field Safety Auditor | 1,370 KWD | -39% |
| Fluids Engineer | 1,200 KWD | -46% |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 1,270 KWD | -43% |
| Fuel Cell Technician | 610 KWD | -73% |
| Fuels Handler | 540 KWD | -76% |
| Gas Compressor Operator | 530 KWD | -76% |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 990 KWD | -56% |
| Gas Supply Manager | 1,790 KWD | -20% |
| Geologist | 2,140 KWD | -4% |
| Geophysicist | 2,270 KWD | +1% |
| Geothermal Production Manager | 2,050 KWD | -8% |
| Geothermal Technician | 850 KWD | -62% |
| HSE Engineer | 1,220 KWD | -46% |
| HSE Officer | 750 KWD | -67% |
| HSEQ Administrator | 860 KWD | -62% |
| Inspector | 1,060 KWD | -53% |
| Instructor | 1,010 KWD | -55% |
| Instrument Designer | 930 KWD | -58% |
| Lead Technical Field Advisor | 1,610 KWD | -28% |
| Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 990 KWD | -56% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 1,180 KWD | -47% |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 1,110 KWD | -50% |
| Material Controller | 810 KWD | -64% |
| Mine Engineer | 1,170 KWD | -48% |
| Mine Surveyor | 1,290 KWD | -42% |
| Mining Project Administrator | 1,050 KWD | -53% |
| Mining Project Assistant | 870 KWD | -61% |
| Mining Project Controls Consultant | 1,270 KWD | -43% |
| Mining Project Coordinator | 1,100 KWD | -51% |
| Mining Project Engineer | 1,160 KWD | -48% |
| Mining Project Manager | 1,450 KWD | -35% |
| Mining Site Manager | 1,630 KWD | -27% |
| Mining Team Leader | 1,290 KWD | -42% |
| NDT Technician | 710 KWD | -68% |
| Oil Service Unit Operator | 650 KWD | -71% |
| Oil Trader | 1,570 KWD | -30% |
| Oilwell Pumper | 460 KWD | -79% |
| Petroleum Engineer | 1,340 KWD | -40% |
| Petroleum Geologist | 2,240 KWD | = |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | 670 KWD | -70% |
| Pipeline Technician | 440 KWD | -80% |
| Power Coordinator | 700 KWD | -69% |
| Power Plant Operations Manager | 2,280 KWD | +2% |
| Power Plant Operator | 1,010 KWD | -55% |
| Radio Operator | 540 KWD | -76% |
| Reliability Engineer | 1,210 KWD | -46% |
| Reservoir Engineer | 1,070 KWD | -52% |
| Risk Analyst | 1,410 KWD | -37% |
| Roughneck | 1,250 KWD | -44% |
| Scaffolder | 750 KWD | -67% |
| Shutdown Engineer | 950 KWD | -58% |
| Solar Energy Installation Manager | 1,760 KWD | -21% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 1,260 KWD | -44% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 810 KWD | -64% |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 700 KWD | -69% |
| Supply Operations Manager | 2,040 KWD | -9% |
| Sustainability Specialist | 1,830 KWD | -18% |
| System Development Advisor | 1,370 KWD | -39% |
| Tanker Truck Driver | 460 KWD | -79% |
| Utility Operator | 620 KWD | -72% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | 1,710 KWD | -24% |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Kuwait earn 10% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 1,230 KWD | |
| Public Sector | +10% | 1,350 KWD |
