Merck employees working as Associate Director - Operations in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Associate Director - Operations professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Director - Operations ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $108,298 per year (estimate) and goes up to $258,121 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Director - Operations at Merck is $180,805 per year or $87 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $286,308 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $143,637 (25th percentile) and $231,364 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Merck Associate Director - Operations professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Director - Operations professionals typically earn between $69 and $111 per hour.
Associate Director - Operations professionals typically earn between $11,970 and $19,280 monthly.
Operations with an estimated total pay of $90K - $166K/yr