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 (51) , Estagiário (49) , Werkstudent (43) , Manager (40) , Working Student (40) , Account Manager (39) , Internship (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 220 reviews)); "Good benefits and working by environment" ((in 127 reviews)); "Good culture and friends" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very approachable if you have questions." ((in 84 reviews)); "Great people working there d" ((in 82 reviews))

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

"Poor management and that affects everything" ((in 103 reviews)); "low salary (not equal to the effort and responsability needed)" ((in 92 reviews)); "TRAINING – There are no training plans at BioReliance." ((in 18 reviews)); "Leadership questionable and arrogant senior management who are out of touch with industry standards and smart ways of working" ((in 10 reviews)); "Bullying is rife and from the top down." ((in 9 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

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Merck KGaA reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,093 total reviews)

Kai Beckmann

75% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,093 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).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

May 11, 2017

Great management at the top, horrible middle managers and HR

Business unit director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits including childcare, big canteen, and open campus ... as well as an interesting product pipeline. however there is much talk but less action. I try to think of more pros but can't

Cons

Very politically charged environment, with a few favored people and consequences for speaking your mind. Would not recommend. Not diverse

5.0

Apr 24, 2017

Great company

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benifits, salary, working and career development opportunities

Cons

Some work to do in order to optimize employee engagement

5.0

Apr 17, 2017

Quality Assurance

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is competitive Work is engaging and meaningful I loved the people and have formed last friendships I learned so much by working in a GMP/GLP environment that serves me well in my new position Well-run, transparent company with plenty of social events and free food/drink Opportunities to work with clients and ensure patient safety

Cons

The coffee isn't too good Rockville isn't the most hip place to be working

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