Merck employees working as Associate Director, Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Associate Director, Engineering professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Director, Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $165,994 per year (estimate) and goes up to $377,621 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Director, Engineering at Merck is $267,484 per year or $129 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $426,308 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $212,521 (25th percentile) and $343,849 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Merck Associate Director, Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Director, Engineering professionals typically earn between $102 and $165 per hour.
Associate Director, Engineering professionals typically earn between $17,710 and $28,654 monthly.