Merck employees working as Associate Automation Engineer 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 professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Automation Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $109,993 per year (estimate) and goes up to $233,096 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Automation Engineer at Merck is $124,985 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $185,948 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $102,209 (25th percentile) and $154,395 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Merck Associate Automation Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Associate Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $74 per hour.
Associate Automation Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,517 and $12,866 monthly.