Merck employees working as Validation Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Validation Engineer professionals at Merck worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Validation Engineer 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 Validation Engineer at Merck is $128,541 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,639 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $105,590 (25th percentile) and $158,066 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 24 salaries submitted by Merck Validation Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Validation Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $76 per hour.
Validation Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,799 and $13,172 monthly.