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Average Geomatics Scientist Salary in Bangladesh for 2026

A geomatics scientist in Bangladesh earns about 537,300 BDT a year. That's 72% above the national average of 311,700 BDT.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Bangladesh sit around 246,500 BDT a year, while the very top stretches to 852,600 BDT. Everything on this page is in Bangladeshi taka (BDT, symbol ৳), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Bangladesh, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does a geomatics scientist make in Bangladesh?

Average salary
537,300 BDT
44,775 BDT per month
Lowest reported
246,500 BDT
20,541 BDT per month
Highest reported
852,600 BDT
71,050 BDT per month

A typical geomatics scientist working in Bangladesh brings home around 44,775 BDT a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 246,500 BDT, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 852,600 BDT for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior geomatics scientist working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How geomatics scientist pay ranges in Bangladesh

A good way to think about salary in Bangladesh is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all geomatics scientists in Bangladesh earn less than 581,300 BDT a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 371,100 BDT (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 772,900 BDT (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of geomatics scientists sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 246,500 BDT. The highest stretch to 852,600 BDT, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

246,500
Low
581,300
Median
852,600
High
371,100
25th
772,900
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BDT

Geomatics scientist pay by experience in Bangladesh

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a geomatics scientist in Bangladesh, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical geomatics scientist salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    281,500 BDT
  • 2-5 Years
    +33% from previous
    375,200 BDT
  • 5-10 Years
    +48% from previous
    553,800 BDT
  • 10-15 Years
    +22% from previous
    675,100 BDT
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    736,700 BDT
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    794,900 BDT

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 48%. That is the point at which a geomatics scientist typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Geomatics scientist pay by education in Bangladesh

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving geomatics scientist pay in Bangladesh. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average geomatics scientist salary in Bangladesh broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Bachelor's Degree
    317,700 BDT
  • Master's Degree
    +58% from previous
    502,200 BDT
  • PhD
    +67% from previous
    840,100 BDT

Geomatics scientist gender pay gap in Bangladesh

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Bangladesh is no exception. Male geomatics scientists in Bangladesh earn an average of 589,400 BDT a year, while female geomatics scientists earn around 485,300 BDT. That works out to a 21% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Geomatics Scientist gender pay gap

18%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Bangladesh.

Men 589,400 BDT
Women 485,300 BDT

Pay raises for a geomatics scientist in Bangladesh

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Bangladesh sees a raise of about 9% every 29 months, which works out to roughly 4% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Bangladesh, the national average raise is around 5% every 28 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Bangladesh:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Geomatics scientist bonus rates in Bangladesh

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

43%

43% of geomatics scientists in Bangladesh reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a geomatics scientist a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary. The remaining 57% of geomatics scientists reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Bangladesh

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Geomatics scientist: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Bangladesh is about 25% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

20%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Bangladesh on average.

Public sector 345,700 BDT
Private sector 277,400 BDT

Geomatics scientist salary by city in Bangladesh

Geomatics scientist pay is not even across Bangladesh. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Dhaka
  • Chittagong
  • Rajshahi
  • Khulna
  • Sylhet
  • Bogra
  • Barisal
  • Jessore
  • Coxs Bazar
  • Chandpur
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
DhakaCity606,400 BDT633,100 BDT292,000-953,200 BDT
ChittagongCity605,700 BDT566,900 BDT319,600-918,600 BDT
RajshahiCity596,800 BDT619,800 BDT288,100-938,700 BDT
KhulnaCity576,500 BDT553,400 BDT301,800-882,400 BDT
SylhetCity539,700 BDT583,000 BDT247,800-861,300 BDT
BograCity528,600 BDT498,500 BDT281,500-805,900 BDT
BarisalCity519,300 BDT559,000 BDT238,900-823,400 BDT
JessoreCity510,200 BDT510,200 BDT254,800-790,600 BDT
Coxs BazarCity485,300 BDT492,700 BDT239,000-757,300 BDT
ChandpurCity483,800 BDT472,100 BDT246,500-744,600 BDT
JamalpurCity483,400 BDT442,300 BDT261,300-725,700 BDT
St. MartinCity480,300 BDT510,300 BDT225,300-758,700 BDT


Geomatics Scientist in Bangladesh: FAQs

  • How much does a geomatics scientist make per month in Bangladesh?

    A geomatics scientist in Bangladesh earns about 44,775 BDT a month before tax, based on an annual average of 537,300 BDT.

  • What's the salary range for a geomatics scientist in Bangladesh?

    Entry-level geomatics scientists in Bangladesh start near 246,500 BDT. Top-end pay reaches around 852,600 BDT. The middle 50% of earners sit between 371,100 and 772,900 BDT.

  • Is the median geomatics scientist salary in Bangladesh higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 581,300 BDT, higher than the average of 537,300 BDT. Half of geomatics scientists in Bangladesh earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for geomatics scientists in Bangladesh?

    Men working as a geomatics scientist in Bangladesh earn around 21% more than women on average (589,400 vs 485,300 BDT a year).

  • Do geomatics scientists in Bangladesh get bonuses?

    About 43% of geomatics scientists in Bangladesh reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.

  • Do geomatics scientists earn more in the public or private sector in Bangladesh?

    In Bangladesh, the public sector pays a geomatics scientist about 25% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do geomatics scientists in Bangladesh get a pay raise?

    A geomatics scientist in Bangladesh sees a raise of around 9% every 29 months, equivalent to roughly 4% a year.