The salary trajectory of a a Senior Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $72,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Project Engineer at Shell is $165,000 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $208,635 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $131,250 (25th percentile) and $187,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Shell Senior Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.