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 $166,698 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,785 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Director Engineering at Merck is $232,525 per year or $112 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $374,497 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,258 (25th percentile) and $300,450 (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 $88 and $144 per hour.
Associate Director Engineering professionals typically earn between $15,271 and $25,037 monthly.