Shell employees working as Research Physicist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Research Physicist professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Physicist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Physicist at Shell is $257,974 per year or $124 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $436,097 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $197,782 (25th percentile) and $342,083 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Shell Research Physicist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Research Physicist professionals typically earn between $95 and $164 per hour.
Research Physicist professionals typically earn between $16,482 and $28,507 monthly.