Merck employees working as Operation Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 41 ratings. This is in line with the average of Operation Manager professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Operation Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $86,290 per year (estimate) and goes up to $258,244 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Operation Manager at Merck is $88,681 per year or $43 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $147,460 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $68,427 (25th percentile) and $116,415 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 130 salaries submitted by Merck Operation Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Operation Manager professionals typically earn between $33 and $56 per hour.
Operation Manager professionals typically earn between $5,702 and $9,701 monthly.
