The average Merck Research Laboratories Principal Engineer earns an estimated $175,493 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $148,411 with a $27,082 bonus. Merck Research Laboratories' Principal Engineer compensation is $13,756 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Merck Research Laboratories can range from $58,750 - $445,000.
The Engineering Department at Merck Research Laboratories earns $460 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $5,362 more than Principal Engineers, and $2,394 less than Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $460 more than the Business Development Department, and $14,120 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Merck Research Laboratories reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Merck Research Laboratories reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Merck Research Laboratories believe they're compensated fairly. The majority (50%) of Principal Engineers at Merck Research Laboratories are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Merck Research Laboratories