Merck employees working as Project Scientist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 240 ratings. This is in line with the average of Project Scientist professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Scientist 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 Project Scientist at Merck is $136,270 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $212,987 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $108,613 (25th percentile) and $172,935 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Merck Project Scientist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Scientist professionals typically earn between $52 and $83 per hour.
Project Scientist professionals typically earn between $9,051 and $14,411 monthly.