Petroleum Geologist Average Salary in Palestine 2022
How much money does a Petroleum Geologist make in Palestine?
LOW
1,300
USD AVERAGE
2,660
USD HIGH
4,150
USD
A person working as a Petroleum Geologist in Palestine typically earns around 2,660 USD per month. Salaries range from 1,300 USD (lowest) to 4,150 USD (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 Palestine
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Petroleum Geologist salaries in Palestine range from 1,300 USD per month (minimum salary) to 4,150 USD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 2,720 USD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 2,720 USD while the other half are earning more than 2,720 USD. 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 1,810 USD while 75% of them are earning more than 1,810 USD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 3,500 USD while 25% are earning more than 3,500 USD.
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 1,550 USD per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 1,990 USD per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 2,740 USD 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 3,400 USD 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 3,640 USD 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 3,880 USD per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Petroleum Geologist average salary change by experience in Palestine
| 0 - 2 Years | 1,550 USD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 1,990 USD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 2,740 USD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 3,400 USD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 3,640 USD |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 3,880 USD |
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 1,820 USD per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 2,500 USD per month, 38% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
A PhD gets its holder an average salary of 4,100 USD per month, 64% more than someone with a Master's Degree.
Petroleum Geologist average salary difference by education level in Palestine
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,820 USD | |
| Master's Degree | +38% | 2,500 USD |
| PhD | +64% | 4,100 USD |
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 Palestine costs anywhere from 8,540 US Dollar(s) to 25,600 US Dollar(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 Palestine earn 11% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 2,780 USD | |
| Female | -10% | 2,490 USD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Palestine for all Careers
Petroleum Geologist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Palestine
How much are annual salary increments in Palestine for Petroleum Geologist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Petroleum Geologist
Petroleum Geologist(s) in Palestine are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.
Palestine / 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 | 4% | |
| Energy | 8% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 7% | |
| Travel | 2% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 1% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Palestine 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 Palestine
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.
61% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 39% 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 | 39% | |
| No Bonus | 61% |
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 Palestine
15 USD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Palestine is 15 USD. This means that the average Petroleum Geologist in Palestine earns approximately 15 USD 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 73% 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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| Assistant Yard Manager | 1,500 USD |  -44% |
| Associate Analyst | 1,630 USD | -39% |
| Associate Landman | 690 USD | -74% |
| Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 610 USD | -77% |
| Biomass Plant Technician | 720 USD | -73% |
| Biomass Power Plant Manager | 2,200 USD | -17% |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 1,290 USD | -52% |
| Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 1,670 USD | -37% |
| Completions Engineer | 1,430 USD | -46% |
| Cost Controller | 1,090 USD | -59% |
| Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 1,710 USD | -36% |
| Dispatcher | 670 USD | -75% |
| Distribution Manager | 2,050 USD | -23% |
| Dragline Operator | 730 USD | -73% |
| Driller Offsider | 570 USD | -79% |
| Dump Truck Driver | 600 USD | -77% |
| Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 3,640 USD |  +37% |
| Energy Advisor | 2,340 USD | -12% |
| Energy Analyst | 2,180 USD | -18% |
| Energy Auditor | 1,860 USD | -30% |
| Energy Dispatch Director | 2,650 USD | -0% |
| Energy Technical Assistant | 940 USD | -65% |
| Energy Technical Manager | 1,910 USD | -28% |
| Energy Technical Trainer | 1,390 USD | -48% |
| Exploration Manager | 2,600 USD | -2% |
| Field Safety Auditor | 1,760 USD | -34% |
| Fluids Engineer | 1,430 USD | -46% |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 1,580 USD | -41% |
| Fuel Cell Technician | 800 USD | -70% |
| Fuels Handler | 740 USD | -72% |
| Gas Compressor Operator | 700 USD | -74% |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 1,250 USD | -53% |
| Gas Supply Manager | 2,330 USD | -12% |
| Geologist | 2,670 USD | +0% |
| Geophysicist | 2,930 USD | +10% |
| Geothermal Production Manager | 2,600 USD | -2% |
| Geothermal Technician | 1,030 USD | -61% |
| HSE Engineer | 1,470 USD | -45% |
| HSE Officer | 960 USD | -64% |
| HSEQ Administrator | 1,120 USD | -58% |
| Inspector | 1,380 USD | -48% |
| Instructor | 1,310 USD | -51% |
| Instrument Designer | 1,160 USD | -56% |
| Lead Technical Field Advisor | 2,080 USD | -22% |
| Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 1,320 USD | -50% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 1,490 USD | -44% |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 1,360 USD | -49% |
| Material Controller | 1,020 USD | -62% |
| Mine Engineer | 1,530 USD | -43% |
| Mine Surveyor | 1,690 USD | -37% |
| Mining Project Administrator | 1,410 USD | -47% |
| Mining Project Assistant | 1,120 USD | -58% |
| Mining Project Controls Consultant | 1,720 USD | -35% |
| Mining Project Coordinator | 1,360 USD | -49% |
| Mining Project Engineer | 1,440 USD | -46% |
| Mining Project Manager | 1,900 USD | -29% |
| Mining Site Manager | 2,070 USD | -22% |
| Mining Team Leader | 1,560 USD | -41% |
| NDT Technician | 920 USD | -65% |
| Oil Service Unit Operator | 840 USD | -68% |
| Oil Trader | 2,010 USD | -24% |
| Oilwell Pumper | 580 USD | -78% |
| Petroleum Engineer | 1,740 USD | -35% |
| Petroleum Geologist | 2,660 USD | -0% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | 840 USD | -68% |
| Pipeline Technician | 610 USD | -77% |
| Power Coordinator | 940 USD | -65% |
| Power Plant Operations Manager | 3,000 USD | +13% |
| Power Plant Operator | 1,230 USD | -54% |
| Radio Operator | 660 USD | -75% |
| Reliability Engineer | 1,510 USD | -43% |
| Reservoir Engineer | 1,470 USD | -45% |
| Risk Analyst | 1,790 USD | -33% |
| Roughneck | 1,590 USD | -40% |
| Scaffolder | 950 USD | -64% |
| Shutdown Engineer | 1,270 USD | -52% |
| Solar Energy Installation Manager | 2,320 USD | -13% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 1,580 USD | -41% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 960 USD | -64% |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 980 USD | -63% |
| Supply Operations Manager | 2,620 USD | -2% |
| Sustainability Specialist | 2,340 USD | -12% |
| System Development Advisor | 1,700 USD | -36% |
| Tanker Truck Driver | 610 USD | -77% |
| Utility Operator | 810 USD | -70% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | 2,040 USD | -23% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Diffah | 3,130 USD |
| Gazza | 2,880 USD |
| Jerusalim | 2,570 USD |
| Ramallah | 2,450 USD |
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 Palestine earn 21% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 1,550 USD | |
| Public Sector | +21% | 1,880 USD |
