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Originally Posted by rustix
Those are indeed very attractive figures, do they apply only to engineering/management roles? What about support roles like procurement/marketing/sales? When you say O&G, do you actually refer to refining companies like Shell/Exxon specifically or do such pay scales extend to O&G service companies like KBR?
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This is more for the oil companies like Shell/Exxon. Support service companies are definitely lower from what I've heard.
Also, you do not need a chemical engineering degree to do well in O&G. Chemical engineers look after the refining/chemical processes but you need engineers from other discipline to look after the equipment which are used to run the processes as well. Everyone has equal opportunities to get to a management role. If you want to stay as a specialist, the option is also opened.
Lastly, on your question if procurement/marketing/sales earn as much. The answer is it depends. If you do well, you will earn roughly the same amount no matter which department/role you are in.