Merck employees working as Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 24 ratings. This is in line with the average of Engineer professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,845 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineer at Merck is $125,662 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,370 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,256 (25th percentile) and $162,478 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 75 salaries submitted by Merck Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $78 per hour.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,188 and $13,540 monthly.
