Shell employees working as Petroleum Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is in line with the average of Petroleum Engineer professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Petroleum Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,590 per year (estimate) and goes up to $143,040 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Petroleum Engineer at Shell is $107,803 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,477 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $82,778 (25th percentile) and $141,948 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 28 salaries submitted by Shell Petroleum Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Petroleum Engineer professionals typically earn between $40 and $68 per hour.
Petroleum Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,898 and $11,829 monthly.
