Does Merck KGaA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Merck KGaA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Merck KGaA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Merck KGaA?

80% of Merck KGaA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Merck KGaA 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merck KGaA?

Intern (70) , Senior Analyst (69) , Project Manager (56) , Analyst (50) , Estagiário (49) , Werkstudent (43) , Working Student (40) , Account Manager (39) , Internship (39) , Manager (39) , Scientist (31) , Specialist (31) , Director (28) , Associate Director (25) , Senior Specialist (24)

What are the pros of working at Merck KGaA according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and flexibility." ((in 231 reviews)); "There are good benefits and level of salaries is good" ((in 136 reviews)); "Good culture and friends" ((in 132 reviews)); "great people to work with in the departments" ((in 87 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very approachable if you have questions." ((in 81 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Merck KGaA according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and that affects everything" ((in 103 reviews)); "shabby infrastructure 2) Poor Leadership 3) Low salary Do not join Shared Business Services." ((in 95 reviews)); "Too many managers" ((in 33 reviews)); "Lack of structure trainings at time" ((in 15 reviews)); "Organizational politics, limited career development for exceptionally talented individuals." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Merck KGaA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Merck KGaA layoffs and their outlook for job security at Merck KGaA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Merck KGaA locations?

Rockville , Saint Louis , Austin , Boston , Tempe , Philadelphia , Carlsbad , New York , Phoenix , Miamisburg , Jaffrey , Allentown , Billerica , Burlington , Cambridge , Newark , Rahway , Gibbstown , Vienna , Kansas City , Rockville Centre , Sheboygan Falls , Catoosa , Houston , Texas City , Riverside , San Diego , Albany , Fremont , Boulder

Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,092 total reviews)

Kai Beckmann

66% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,092 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merck KGaA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Jul 29, 2024

Terrible

Ops specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working staff are good to work with

Cons

Management are a disgrace they do nothing to help you

5.0

Jul 29, 2024

Good Environment

Digital marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits and good people

Cons

Unclear responsibilities and lack of growth in the career path.

2.0

Jul 27, 2024

okay company, management needs to step it up

Megasys technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ability to grow at your own pace, coworkers are all friendly with extensive knowledge of the semiconductor / tech industry. great networking opportunity with various engineers and scientists. pay is sufficient for bay area tech standards

Cons

Upper Management has left site / leadership in disrepair. Favoritism among management leading to hostility between industry professionals / technicians and the on site mgmt. A Niche job that maybe declining in numbers in the foreseeable future

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Terrible

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okay company, management needs to step it up

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