How much does a geologist make in the United Kingdom?
£55,520a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £4,627 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,563
- Equals
- $74,310
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $120,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,760 |
| 7. Denmark estimate | $77,480 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $74,310 |
| 9. Germany | $73,980 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $432 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist£55,520
- Meteorologist£55,520
- Chemist£39,980
- Actuary£53,340
- Zoologist£45,560
- Forestry advisor£45,380
- Environmental protection professionals£39,710
- Industrial engineer£49,050
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geologist make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £4,627 a month, £55,520 a year.
Which country pays a geologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a geologist make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $100,900 a year against $74,310 in the United Kingdom, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a geologist or a chemist?
A geologist: £55,520 a year against £39,980 for a chemist, 1.4 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate