Shell employees working as Research Geologist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Research Geologist professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Geologist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,221 per year (estimate) and goes up to $163,839 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Geologist at Shell is $146,403 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,810 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $112,947 (25th percentile) and $191,776 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Shell Research Geologist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Geologist professionals typically earn between $54 and $92 per hour.
Research Geologist professionals typically earn between $9,412 and $15,981 monthly.