Shell employees working as Drilling Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Drilling Engineer professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Drilling Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,545 per year (estimate) and goes up to $142,481 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Drilling Engineer at Shell is $132,015 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $241,587 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $99,011 (25th percentile) and $184,821 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 24 salaries submitted by Shell Drilling Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Drilling Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $89 per hour.
Drilling Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,251 and $15,402 monthly.