Merck Sharp & Dohme Software Engineer salary
Based on 16 H-1B filings by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $125,688 |
| 25th | $131,082 |
| 50th (median) | $131,997 |
| 75th | $151,023 |
| 90th | $156,312 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 10). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 9 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a software engineer make at Merck Sharp & Dohme?
In H-1B filings, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's median base salary for Software Engineer is $131,997; half of filings fall between $131,082 and $151,023. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers?
Yes. Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC filed 16 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1252 (Software Developers), so this page covers every job title Merck Sharp & Dohme filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology