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Shell pays a median of $135K ($129K–$155K) across 17 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $135K · Based on 17 public Shell job postings · Updated September 15, 2026
This Shell salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
63% of Shell's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $144K median vs $129K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Regulatory Compliance (1) · Java (1) · Auditing (1) · SQL (1) · Product Roadmap (1) · Process Improvement (1) · Advisory (1) · Reconciliation (1) · Tax Preparation (1).
Commonly listed: life-ins (15) · pto (14) · parental (14) · dental (13) · vision (13) · 401k (13) · bonus (2) · mental-health (1).
Shell is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 1833 · HQ london, england. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 6 years of experience (up to 10+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 4 that do, Bachelor's and Associate's are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 100% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 12% of roles list a bonus; common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Shell has 17 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 17 public job postings with disclosed pay. 16 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (17 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 3 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Shell's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Shell | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erg Bio | $98K | ↓ -28% | Seed |
| Iberdrola | $131K | ↓ -3% | Public |
| Reworld Inc | $120K | ↓ -11% | Acquired |
| Helion Energy | $200K | ↑ +48% | Series E |
| Valar Atomics | $176K | ↑ +31% | Series B |
| SB Energy | $155K | ↑ +15% | Public |
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What does Shell pay?
The median pay is $135K, with a typical range of $129K–$155K, based on 17 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Shell?
One of the highest-paying open roles is FinCrime Due Diligence & Advisory Sr Mgr, at $376K base.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 17 public Shell job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed September 15, 2026.
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