Annual salaries range from £20,760 to £101,064. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £20,760 (£1,730 p/mth) |
£35,808 (£2,984 p/mth) |
£101,064 (£8,422 p/mth) |
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 40th | 74th | 97th |
| Post-tax | £17,652 (£1,471 p/mth) |
£27,888 (£2,324 p/mth) |
£66,936 (£5,578 p/mth) |
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 35th | 68th | 96th |
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 15% | 22% | 34% |
Because geologists have many practical responsibilities, as well as theoretical and scientific obligations, in-depth knowledge in a variety of fields is important in this position. In general, a bachelor's degree in geology is required and knowledge of mathematics, geology, chemistry and physics is also required.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant geologist:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £20,764 | £35,808 | £101,064 |
| max mortgage | £93,438 | £161,136 | £454,788 |
| deposit paid | £10,382 | £17,904 | £50,532 |
| max purchase price | £103,820 | £179,040 | £505,320 |
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £424 | £731 | £2,063 |