Merck Principal Engineer Salary
The average Merck Principal Engineer earns an estimated $173,476 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $152,031 with a $21,445 bonus. Merck's Principal Engineer compensation is $11,739 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Merck can range from $122,000 - $205,000.
The Engineering Department at Merck earns $1,746 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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- $152,031
- avg. base
- $21,445
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at Merck
Principal Engineers earn $3,344 more than Principal Engineers, and $4,914 less than Engineering Managers.
Compensation at Merck by Department
The Engineering Department averages $1,746 more than the Business Development Department, and $2,425 less than the Sales Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
How Principal Engineers at Merck Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Principal Engineers at Merck say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (78%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Merck
