Principal Geologist Salary in Anchorage, AK

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Principal Geologist in Anchorage, AK is $144,765. While Salary.com is seeing that Principal Geologist salary in Anchorage, AK can go up to $171,686 or down to $100,427, but most earn between $121,557 and $158,856. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in the United States.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Geologist in Anchorage, AK

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What is the average salary for Principal Geologist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Geologist in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for Principal Geologist ranges from $121,557 to $158,856 with the average base salary of $144,765. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,216 to $163,834 with the average total cash compensation of $149,485.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $144,765 $121,557 - $158,856
Bonus $4,721 $2,659 - $4,978
Total Pay $149,485 $124,216 - $163,834
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Geologist Salary Near Anchorage, AK

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Wasilla, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,027 - $158,164 COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Palmer, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,027 - $158,164 COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Fairbanks, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,175 - $159,663 COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Juneau, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,590 - $158,899 COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Sitka, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,935 - $156,737 COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
CITY, STATE Ketchikan, AK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,935 - $156,737 COMPARE TO Anchorage, AK
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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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