Shell employees working as Petroleum Engineering 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 Engineering professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Petroleum Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,589 per year (estimate) and goes up to $143,026 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Petroleum Engineering at Shell is $163,911 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $299,957 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,933 (25th percentile) and $226,615 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Shell Petroleum Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Petroleum Engineering professionals typically earn between $59 and $109 per hour.
Petroleum Engineering professionals typically earn between $10,244 and $18,885 monthly.
