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- The average salary for Petroleum Engineer is $107,774 per year (estimate) in US, which is 30% lower than the average Shell salary of $153,465 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Shell employees working as Petroleum Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is in line with the average of Petroleum Engineer professionals at Shell worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Petroleum Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,582 per year (estimate) and goes up to $142,969 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Petroleum Engineer at Shell is $107,774 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,469 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $82,747 (25th percentile) and $141,927 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 28 salaries submitted by Shell Petroleum Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Petroleum Engineer professionals typically earn between $40 and $68 per hour.
- Petroleum Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,896 and $11,827 monthly.
