Merck employees working as Associate Director, Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Associate Director, Engineering professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Director, Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $166,676 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,844 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Director, Engineering at Merck is $268,220 per year or $129 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $427,834 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $213,013 (25th percentile) and $344,955 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Merck Associate Director, Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Associate Director, Engineering professionals typically earn between $102 and $166 per hour.
Associate Director, Engineering professionals typically earn between $17,751 and $28,746 monthly.