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Median yearly pay for the occupations closest to geospatial work. Compare like with like: full-time employee pay, in the same country and currency as your offer.
| Occupation | Median a year | Middle half earn |
|---|---|---|
| Environment professionals | £43,362 | £33,231 to £51,849 |
| Chartered surveyors | £46,184 | £37,504 to £57,670 |
| Civil engineers | £51,366 | £39,802 to £65,000 |
ONS has no occupation group for GIS, so these are the closest official groups.
Source: Office for National Statistics, ASHE 2025 provisional, Table 14.7a, full-time employee jobs. Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked 19 September 2026.
| Occupation | Median a year |
|---|---|
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | US$81,390 |
| Surveyors | US$75,440 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | US$54,240 |
| Geographers | US$102,040 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, median annual wage. Checked 18 September 2026.