Average Petroleum Geologist Salary in Vietnam for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Petroleum Geologist salary for 2024 in Vietnam and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Vietnamese đồng. To keep things simple, we are using the VND currency code instead of the currency symbol ₫.

How Much Does a Petroleum Geologist Make in Vietnam?

A Petroleum Geologist working in Vietnam will typically earn around 336,001,500 VND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 174,000,900 VND to the highest average salary of 513,600,500 VND.

Average Annual Salary
336,001,500 VND
Average Monthly Salary
28,000,125 VND

Lowest Annual Salary
174,000,900 VND
Lowest Monthly Salary
14,500,075 VND

Highest Annual Salary
513,600,500 VND
Highest Monthly Salary
42,800,041 VND

These are average salaries for a Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Petroleum Geologist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Petroleum Geologist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Petroleum Geologist Salaries in Vietnam

So we've looked at the average salaries a Petroleum Geologist will earn in Vietnam. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Petroleum Geologist can earn between 174,000,900 VND and 513,600,500 VND on average in Vietnam. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam is 321,599,700 VND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 321,599,700 VND, and 50% of the population earn more than 321,599,700 VND.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Petroleum Geologist salary in Vietnam, 25% of the population are earning less than 223,198,300 VND while 75% of the population earn more than 223,198,300 VND.

75% of the population earn less than 400,801,000 VND, and 25% of the population earn more than 400,801,000 VND.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Petroleum Geologist Salary by Experience Level in Vietnam

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average petroleum geologist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 197,998,100 VND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Petroleum Geologist salary would increase to 266,399,100 VND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Petroleum Geologist, the average salary would be 345,600,900 VND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 418,801,500 VND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Petroleum Geologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 457,200,500 VND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Petroleum Geologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 481,199,400 VND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
197,998,100 VND
2-5 Years +34%
266,399,100 VND
5-10 Years +30%
345,600,900 VND
10-15 Years +21%
418,801,500 VND
15-20 Years +9%
457,200,500 VND
20+ Years +5%
481,199,400 VND

Petroleum Geologist Salary by Education Level in Vietnam

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 255,600,300 VND.

  • Master's Degree. A Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 316,799,800 VND.

  • PhD. A Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam with a phd education can earn an average salary of 506,401,800 VND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
255,600,300 VND
Master's Degree +24%
316,799,800 VND
PhD +60%
506,401,800 VND

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Vietnam is around 86,100,000 to 258,000,000 VND and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Petroleum Geologist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Vietnam, a male petroleum geologist will earn an average of 352,799,800 VND, while a female petroleum geologist will earn around 322,798,700 VND.

This means that a male petroleum geologist earns approximately 9% more than a female petroleum geologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Vietnam

Male
352,799,800 VND
Female -9%
322,798,700 VND

Petroleum Geologist Average Pay Raise in Vietnam

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam is around 14% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Vietnam is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 14 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Vietnam for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Vietnam.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Petroleum Geologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Vietnam

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Petroleum Geologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Vietnam earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
213,601,200 VND
Private Sector -9%
196,799,500 VND

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Petroleum Geologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Petroleum Geologist in Vietnam.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 180,000,500 VND
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 213,601,200 VND
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 89,879,100 VND
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 75,000,300 VND
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 95,281,200 VND
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 255,600,300 VND
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,398,200 VND
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 195,600,300 VND
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 188,401,800 VND
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 144,001,700 VND
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 182,401,400 VND
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 205,201,300 VND
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,121,400 VND
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 261,598,900 VND
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 94,201,900 VND
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 67,920,100 VND
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,840,900 VND
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 431,998,400 VND
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 283,199,800 VND
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 283,199,800 VND
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 234,000,600 VND
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 337,201,000 VND
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 118,319,200 VND
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 229,198,300 VND
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 241,199,300 VND
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,601,400 VND
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 351,599,600 VND
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 320,398,300 VND
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 212,398,500 VND
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 182,401,400 VND
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 196,799,500 VND
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,199,500 VND
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 88,681,800 VND
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,040,800 VND
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 148,800,300 VND
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 299,999,800 VND
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 332,398,200 VND
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 337,201,000 VND
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 323,999,400 VND
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,000,600 VND
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 196,799,500 VND
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,440,200 VND
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 135,600,300 VND
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,000,600 VND
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,800,900 VND
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,201,000 VND
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 146,401,200 VND
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 244,798,100 VND
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 160,800,900 VND
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 200,401,500 VND
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,800,900 VND
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 124,799,100 VND
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 185,999,300 VND
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 219,601,200 VND
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 160,800,900 VND
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 129,601,700 VND
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 212,398,500 VND
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 171,598,600 VND
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 177,599,600 VND
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 236,398,300 VND
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 241,199,300 VND
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 206,398,800 VND
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 121,199,300 VND
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,199,500 VND
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 243,598,200 VND
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 74,758,600 VND
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 219,601,200 VND
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,318,700 VND
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 110,879,600 VND
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 74,279,700 VND
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 117,358,400 VND
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 355,199,300 VND
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,398,200 VND
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,759,500 VND
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 193,201,900 VND
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 176,398,800 VND
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,998,500 VND
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,600,800 VND
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,400,500 VND
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 154,800,100 VND
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 286,800,900 VND
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,600,800 VND
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 123,599,800 VND
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 122,398,700 VND
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 298,799,000 VND
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 315,599,200 VND
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,999,300 VND
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,400,600 VND
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,801,500 VND
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,200,200 VND

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Vietnam, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Da Nang 322,798,700 VND
Ha Noi 364,799,900 VND
Hai Phong 308,401,000 VND
Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh 392,399,500 VND

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