Chevron employees working as a Petroleum Engineer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Petroleum Engineer professionals at Chevron worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Petroleum Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $201,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Petroleum Engineer at Chevron is $147,000 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $340,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,000 (25th percentile) and $204,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Chevron Petroleum Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.