Petroleum Geologist Average Salary in Zimbabwe 2022
How much money does a Petroleum Geologist make in Zimbabwe?
LOW
163,000
ZWD AVERAGE
353,000
ZWD HIGH
562,000
ZWD
A person working as a Petroleum Geologist in Zimbabwe typically earns around 353,000 ZWD per month. Salaries range from 163,000 ZWD (lowest) to 562,000 ZWD (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 Zimbabwe
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Petroleum Geologist salaries in Zimbabwe range from 163,000 ZWD per month (minimum salary) to 562,000 ZWD per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 382,000 ZWD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 382,000 ZWD while the other half are earning more than 382,000 ZWD. 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 245,000 ZWD while 75% of them are earning more than 245,000 ZWD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Petroleum Geologist(s) are earning less than 510,000 ZWD while 25% are earning more than 510,000 ZWD.
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 185,000 ZWD per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 246,000 ZWD per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 364,000 ZWD per month, 48% 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 444,000 ZWD per month, 22% 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 484,000 ZWD per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 524,000 ZWD per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Petroleum Geologist average salary change by experience in Zimbabwe
| 0 - 2 Years | 185,000 ZWD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 246,000 ZWD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 364,000 ZWD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 444,000 ZWD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 484,000 ZWD |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 524,000 ZWD |
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 210,000 ZWD per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 330,000 ZWD per month, 57% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
A PhD gets its holder an average salary of 554,000 ZWD per month, 68% more than someone with a Master's Degree.
Petroleum Geologist average salary difference by education level in Zimbabwe
| Bachelor's Degree | 210,000 ZWD | |
| Master's Degree | +57% | 330,000 ZWD |
| PhD | +68% | 554,000 ZWD |
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 Zimbabwe costs anywhere from 1,080,000 Zimbabwe Dollar(s) to 3,250,000 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe earn 13% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 375,000 ZWD | |
| Female | -11% | 332,000 ZWD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Zimbabwe for all Careers
Petroleum Geologist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Zimbabwe
How much are annual salary increments in Zimbabwe for Petroleum Geologist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Petroleum Geologist
Petroleum Geologist(s) in Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe / 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 | 9% | |
| Energy | 9% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 9% | |
| Travel | 9% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 9% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
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.
57% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 43% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 43% | |
| No Bonus | 57% |
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 Zimbabwe
2,040 ZWD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Zimbabwe is 2,040 ZWD. This means that the average Petroleum Geologist in Zimbabwe earns approximately 2,040 ZWD 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 81% 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
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Assistant Yard Manager | 194,000 ZWD |  -45% |
| Associate Analyst | 209,000 ZWD | -41% |
| Associate Landman | 87,800 ZWD | -75% |
| Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 79,700 ZWD | -77% |
| Biomass Plant Technician | 95,900 ZWD | -73% |
| Biomass Power Plant Manager | 287,000 ZWD | -19% |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 168,000 ZWD | -52% |
| Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 211,000 ZWD | -40% |
| Completions Engineer | 188,000 ZWD | -47% |
| Cost Controller | 151,000 ZWD | -57% |
| Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 208,000 ZWD | -41% |
| Dispatcher | 81,800 ZWD | -77% |
| Distribution Manager | 267,000 ZWD | -24% |
| Dragline Operator | 98,500 ZWD | -72% |
| Driller Offsider | 74,700 ZWD | -79% |
| Dump Truck Driver | 78,900 ZWD | -78% |
| Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 475,000 ZWD |  +34% |
| Energy Advisor | 315,000 ZWD | -11% |
| Energy Analyst | 281,000 ZWD | -20% |
| Energy Auditor | 259,000 ZWD | -27% |
| Energy Dispatch Director | 339,000 ZWD | -4% |
| Energy Technical Assistant | 123,000 ZWD | -65% |
| Energy Technical Manager | 247,000 ZWD | -30% |
| Energy Technical Trainer | 165,000 ZWD | -53% |
| Exploration Manager | 358,000 ZWD | +1% |
| Field Safety Auditor | 234,000 ZWD | -34% |
| Fluids Engineer | 186,000 ZWD | -47% |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 203,000 ZWD | -43% |
| Fuel Cell Technician | 101,000 ZWD | -71% |
| Fuels Handler | 90,200 ZWD | -74% |
| Gas Compressor Operator | 84,300 ZWD | -76% |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 163,000 ZWD | -54% |
| Gas Supply Manager | 307,000 ZWD | -13% |
| Geologist | 343,000 ZWD | -3% |
| Geophysicist | 367,000 ZWD | +4% |
| Geothermal Production Manager | 348,000 ZWD | -2% |
| Geothermal Technician | 135,000 ZWD | -62% |
| HSE Engineer | 193,000 ZWD | -45% |
| HSE Officer | 123,000 ZWD | -65% |
| HSEQ Administrator | 139,000 ZWD | -61% |
| Inspector | 187,000 ZWD | -47% |
| Instructor | 164,000 ZWD | -54% |
| Instrument Designer | 162,000 ZWD | -54% |
| Lead Technical Field Advisor | 251,000 ZWD | -29% |
| Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 174,000 ZWD | -51% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 206,000 ZWD | -42% |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 184,000 ZWD | -48% |
| Material Controller | 128,000 ZWD | -64% |
| Mine Engineer | 193,000 ZWD | -45% |
| Mine Surveyor | 218,000 ZWD | -38% |
| Mining Project Administrator | 172,000 ZWD | -51% |
| Mining Project Assistant | 141,000 ZWD | -60% |
| Mining Project Controls Consultant | 210,000 ZWD | -41% |
| Mining Project Coordinator | 177,000 ZWD | -50% |
| Mining Project Engineer | 189,000 ZWD | -47% |
| Mining Project Manager | 257,000 ZWD | -27% |
| Mining Site Manager | 270,000 ZWD | -24% |
| Mining Team Leader | 208,000 ZWD | -41% |
| NDT Technician | 121,000 ZWD | -66% |
| Oil Service Unit Operator | 103,000 ZWD | -71% |
| Oil Trader | 268,000 ZWD | -24% |
| Oilwell Pumper | 78,100 ZWD | -78% |
| Petroleum Engineer | 215,000 ZWD | -39% |
| Petroleum Geologist | 353,000 ZWD | -0% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | 106,000 ZWD | -70% |
| Pipeline Technician | 78,800 ZWD | -78% |
| Power Coordinator | 120,000 ZWD | -66% |
| Power Plant Operations Manager | 380,000 ZWD | +8% |
| Power Plant Operator | 164,000 ZWD | -54% |
| Radio Operator | 84,600 ZWD | -76% |
| Reliability Engineer | 188,000 ZWD | -47% |
| Reservoir Engineer | 179,000 ZWD | -49% |
| Risk Analyst | 247,000 ZWD | -30% |
| Roughneck | 200,000 ZWD | -43% |
| Scaffolder | 129,000 ZWD | -63% |
| Shutdown Engineer | 168,000 ZWD | -52% |
| Solar Energy Installation Manager | 281,000 ZWD | -20% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 207,000 ZWD | -41% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 136,000 ZWD | -62% |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 122,000 ZWD | -65% |
| Supply Operations Manager | 334,000 ZWD | -5% |
| Sustainability Specialist | 316,000 ZWD | -11% |
| System Development Advisor | 223,000 ZWD | -37% |
| Tanker Truck Driver | 76,200 ZWD | -78% |
| Utility Operator | 107,000 ZWD | -70% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | 283,000 ZWD | -20% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bulawayo | 391,000 ZWD |
| Harare | 381,000 ZWD |
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 Zimbabwe earn 25% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 193,000 ZWD | |
| Public Sector | +25% | 241,000 ZWD |
