Merck employees working as Shift Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Shift Engineer professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Shift Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $103,228 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,324 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Shift Engineer at Merck is $106,563 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $182,644 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $80,878 (25th percentile) and $142,156 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Merck Shift Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Shift Engineer professionals typically earn between $39 and $68 per hour.
Shift Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,740 and $11,846 monthly.
Shift Engineer with an estimated total pay of $93K - $136K/yr