Shell employees working as Geologist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 27 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Geologist professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Geologist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,991 per year (estimate) and goes up to $162,539 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Geologist at Shell is $129,189 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $218,237 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,905 (25th percentile) and $171,091 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 72 salaries submitted by Shell Geologist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Geologist professionals typically earn between $48 and $82 per hour.
Geologist professionals typically earn between $8,242 and $14,258 monthly.