Merck employees working as Operations Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 43 ratings. This is in line with the average of Operations Manager professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Operations Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $86,585 per year (estimate) and goes up to $256,931 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Operations Manager at Merck is $102,685 per year or $49 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $167,884 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $80,007 (25th percentile) and $133,610 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 130 salaries submitted by Merck Operations Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Operations Manager professionals typically earn between $38 and $64 per hour.
Operations Manager professionals typically earn between $6,667 and $11,134 monthly.