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 $165,751 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,299 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Director - Engineering at Merck is $220,595 per year or $106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $343,453 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $176,990 (25th percentile) and $279,711 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Merck Associate Director - Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Director - Engineering professionals typically earn between $85 and $134 per hour.
Associate Director - Engineering professionals typically earn between $14,749 and $23,309 monthly.