Merck employees working as Associate Automation Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 16 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Associate Automation Engineer I professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Automation Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,010 per year (estimate) and goes up to $233,224 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Automation Engineer I at Merck is $110,607 per year or $53 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $152,084 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $94,501 (25th percentile) and $130,938 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Merck Associate Automation Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Associate Automation Engineer I professionals typically earn between $45 and $63 per hour.
Associate Automation Engineer I professionals typically earn between $7,875 and $10,912 monthly.