As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paleontologist in Cardiff, UK is £36,709, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,338 to £40,279, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,338
50TH(Median)   £36,709
75TH   £40,279
Paleontologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Paleontologist Salary £33,338 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Paleontologist Salary £36,709 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Paleontologist Salary £40,279 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Paleontologist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Paleontologist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Paleontologist is about £36,709 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,059, and a weekly pay of around £706. Click the switch button below to see more details about Paleontologist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Paleontologists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Paleontologist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,791 - £35,854, while Intermediate make £34,093 - £36,106, Senior earn £35,451 - £37,349, Specialist earn £36,709 - £38,734, Expert can reach £37,349 - £39,480 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Paleontologist £35,200
Intermediate Level Paleontologist £35,451
Senior Level Paleontologist £36,709
Specialist Level Paleontologist £38,041
Expert Level Paleontologist £38,734
£35,200 0 yr
£35,451 < 2 yrs
£36,709 2-4 yrs
£38,041 5-8 yrs
£38,734 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Paleontologist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Paleontologist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,486 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,833, and Manchester pays around £35,046 annually.

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